Registered Nurse I

JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct nursing care, patient and student education and counseling, coordination of services for patients and their families, supervision of program activity in specialized areas or patient needs assessment. JOB DUTIES: 10% - Professional Development: Maintains individual nursing competencies and stays abreast of emerging trends in college health and higher education. Assumes responsibility of actions and judgments. 30% - Patient Care: Performs prescribed medication administration, monitoring, and treatment to patients. Administers immunizations required by Clemson University. Provides a safe environment. 30% - Patient Preparation: Prepares patients for healthcare provider visits by taking patient's history, vital signs, current medications, allergies, and reasons for visit. Documents information in patient's record. Orders appropriate lab tests. Assists healthcare provider with examinations, treatments, and procedures. 30% - Assessment and Advocacy: Recognizes signs and symptoms of physical and emotional illness. Functions as a patient advocate and provides patient education. Establishes and maintains confidence and cooperation of patients. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.