Casual or On-Call Registered Nurse (RN), Boynton Health

Position Summary

The Casual or On-Call Registered Nurse provides clinical support at Boynton Health, https://boynton.umn.edu/, at the University of Minnesota. This position primarily administers vaccinations in a high-volume, drop-in clinic and conducts biometric screenings for the University's Wellbeing Program. The Registered Nurse delivers care in accordance with CDC guidelines, standing orders, and clinical protocols, while accurately documenting in the electronic medical record. They utilize clinical judgment to respond to patient needs, including adverse reactions. The Registered Nurse supports a safe, equitable environment, and provides good care & health education. This position has work availability up to fourteen (14) hours per week and on an as needed basis.

Overview of Responsibilities

Vaccination Administration

• Administration of vaccinations in a drop-in clinic setting with a queue of patients.
• Safe delivery of routine and CDC-recommended vaccinations to persons in a college student health setting.
• Report and document patient data and information into an electronic medical record.
• Carry out physician standing orders according to policies, procedures, protocols and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Possess critical thinking and clinical assessment skills to handle emergency situations (e.g., reaction to a vaccination) and aftercare.

Biometric Screenings

• Perform biometric health screenings for UMN staff/faculty/dependents who are participating in the University's Wellbeing Program.
• Perform point of care testing utilizing fingerstick technique with a CardioChek Plus Analyzer (i.e., Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, TRIG, and Glucose), obtaining a manual blood pressure, and measuring weight body composition.

Other Duties

• Complete required training and skills competencies.
• Provide culturally competent health education.
• Promote a safe, equitable, and respectful environment in which concerns can be addressed effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the duties of a Registered Nurse.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited professional nursing program.
• Active licensure by the state of Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification (with recertification every 2 years).
• Experience with vaccinations.
• Excellent communication skills to address patient concerns and hesitancy.
• Familiarity with an electronic medical record system.
• Schedule and availability flexibility, Monday through Friday (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture that respects and advances diversity and inclusion.
• Experience working with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Hourly Pay Range: $29.00 - $35.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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