Nurse

NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We—faculty, staff, and administrators—thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU’s culture of excellence.

This is a limited duration position, based on the circumstances of the need for COVID-based services on campus. Continuance of this position will be evaluated on a six month basis. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.

There are three positions available.

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Northern Arizona University has implemented a salary reduction with personal flex time program in fiscal year 2021, as a result of COVID-19. It is possible for this position to be subject to this program. Details can be found on the HR website.

Participates as a member of the health care team in providing primary care services to college students and NAU staff in an ambulatory setting. Although the Registered Nurse (RN) will work in close collaboration with other health professionals to provide safe, high quality patient care, the role also requires autonomous, independent decision-making; strong organization and prioritization skills, and the ability to utilize critical thinking to solve problems. Provides consultation and guidance to Medical Assistants (MAs) and student workers. This position reports to the Director of Nursing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers allergy desensitization injections under the protocols of Campus Health Services (CHS) and patient’s allergy medical provider.


• Triages patients presenting for care either in person or by phone; assesses urgency of medical or mental health care needs and determines appropriate actions steps to meet patient needs.


• Promotes optimal clinic flow and coordination/continuity of care by monitoring patient caseload and redistributing as needed, communicating with other clinic staff as necessary.


• Assists in implementing the university’s pre-matriculation immunization requirement by reviewing students’ immunization records, administering vaccines, explaining