Staff Nurse (RN)

Job Description

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. The University’s Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace, and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

For Academic Year 2020-21, there were over 10,700 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students that attended the University's residential campuses and approximately 32,700 students in total enrolled with the University around the world.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Health Services Team. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon.

Job Duties:

• Will provide ambulatory nursing services, first aid, and urgent care to all registered students and employees.
  
  
• Must be able to do venipuncture and give immunizations.
  
  
• P romote optimal wellness and participate in the management of acute illnesses.
  
  
• Will work under the direction of RN and MD within the limits set by the University, state, and federal agencies, and guidelines and mandates of the State Board of Nursing.
  
  
• Will be working closely with staff Physicians and RN's.
  
  
• Responsible for maintaining records in HIPAA compliance, both on Pyramed software program and paper charts.
  
  
• Provide high-quality patient care and keep patient satisfaction at a high level.
  
  
• Complete daily reports.
  
  
• Will also serve as backup when needed for daily office functions.
  
  
• Follow up on test results (will learn to do testing on-site for COVID, MONO, STREP).
  
  
• Must be able to collect specimens for LabCorp and Sonora Labs.
  
  
• Will communicate with appropriate parties per RN and DOS direction.
  
  
• Will have frequent meetings with the Daytona Beach campus to report daily COVID cases and quarantines
  
  
• W ill also be responsible for COVID-19 testing, tracing, and vaccination clinics.
  
  
• Will manage COVID vaccine records with the state, including ordering, temperature control reporting to ASIIS with orientation and vaccination requirements
  
  
• Will continue research with CDC for any changes regarding COVID information.
  
  
• Will provide relief for on-call contact tracer as needed for evenings and weekends, when requested.
  
  
• Will be responsible for orientation and wellness training, as needed.
  
  
• Will work with housing to quarantine and test any student who exhibits symptoms of COVID-19.
  
  
• Other job duties as assigned.
  
  

ERAU benefits include:

• Relocation support provided
  
  
• Retirement Plan - ERAU offers immediate vesting and provides a 6% gift and will match up to 4% of employee contributions
  
  
• Two BCBS health plans – PPO and high deductible plan with a health savings account
  
  
• Tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependent children
  
  
• Use of various campus services: fitness center, library, mailroom and enjoy observation flights
  
  

Qualifications

• Will have considerable knowledge of professional nursing theory, techniques, practices, and procedures; considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease process, and body systems, current clinical diagnostic procedures and treatment, and skills in applying this knowledge.
  
  
• Associate or Bachelor's degree and an active and in good-standing Arizona Nursing License with 1-3 years relevant experience.
  
  
• Must be organized and able to multi-task.
  
  
• Must have great computer skills and be familiar with SOAP notes.
  
  
• Must be reliable, able to work independently, and follow procedural guidelines in place.
  
  
• Have the ability to evaluate a plan of nursing intervention to meet the needs of individual patients.
  
  
• Ability to make accurate decisions based upon the review of medical records and the ability to make recommendations for improvement in nursing services.
  
  
• Must be flexible and have a good sense of humor.