Job Summary:

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for translating and articulating the health and illness experiences of often vulnerable individuals to health planners and organizational leaders as well as translating knowledge from health and social sciences to individuals and population groups through targeted interventions, programs, and advocacy. The RN must be knowledgeable about multiple strategies for intervention that are applicable to the entire population, small groups, and the individual.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*
⦁ Participates in procedures for the administration, safety, and security of medications, first aid or health supplies, and equipment and refers to health care professionals for medical diagnostic services and treatment as needed
⦁ Completes comprehensive, thorough, and timely documentation of all patient care activities in SNAP
⦁ Develops and implements programming open to the College and community to address health concerns and promote overall wellness and supports District education, training and reporting efforts related to Title IX, Clery, VAWA, Drug Free Schools for all constituencies
⦁ Maintains flexibility to meet the needs of the students, faculty, staff, and contract employees
⦁ Develops plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care and assists with crisis intervention
⦁ Serves as a disease prevention specialist working toward occurrences of the flu and other communicable diseases by monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
⦁ Oversees medication administration, health care procedures, infection control measures and the development of healthcare plans
⦁ Provides sexual health counseling and administers pregnancy tests
⦁ Supports patients with chronic disease management

Service Excellence
⦁ Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
⦁ Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

⦁ Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program
⦁ Three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
⦁ Current, unencumbered Texas license issued by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
⦁ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

⦁ Bachelor's degree in nursing
⦁ Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
⦁ At least one (1) year's working experience in community nursing
⦁ At least one (1) year's working experience in emergency/urgent care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

⦁ Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
⦁ Skilled using computerized applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
⦁ Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
⦁ Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
⦁ Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.