Registered Nurse Specialist I (ucf)

Job Description

Student Health Services – Nursing:

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC) is seeking well-qualified candidates for a Registered Nurse Specialist I position in Student Health Services. The Registered Nurse Specialist I will provide professional culturally competent nursing care to patients

This is a time-limited funded position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

The Opportunity:

The UCF Student Health Team is seeking qualified candidates for a Registered Nurse Specialist I position. The Registered Nurse Specialist I will provide professional culturally competent nursing care to patients and practice under the oversight of a licensed healthcare provider, practice nursing compliance with FL Nurse Act, and adhere to OSHA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and FL Department of Health guidelines. The Registered Nurse Specialist I will follow SHS policies and assist in regularly assigned and other specialty areas to meet the needs of the clinic.

Responsibilities:

• Direct patient care (Primary, Sports, International, Gynecology, Behavioral Health, After Hours, Specialty); Nursing assessment in all patient care areas of the clinic.

• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments.

• Administer medications (inhalation, injection, intravenous, oral, topical).

• Collect samples/specimens. Complete diagnostics tests as ordered (e.g., Electrocardiogram (EKG), COVID, Spirometry).

• Provide patient education (e.g., medications, procedures, office visits, prevention, follow-up, self-care).

• Document as necessary (e.g., Electronic Health Records (EHR), logs).

• Assist with Baker Acts and Marchman Acts.

• Participate in drills and assigned annual training.

• Participate in code responses.

• Participate in infection prevention (e.g., clean rooms and clean multi-patient use items between use, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, and safe injection practices).

• Participate in inventory control.

• Attend staff meetings.

• Participate in nursing education as assigned.

• Participate in peer review.

• Assist in UCF SHS Lab as needed

• Complete weekly medication reconciliation for the first floor.

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• Other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the clinic.

• Timely completion of all university, AHSC, and SHS training.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior nursing exp including LPN, LVN or RN

• BLS Certification. UCF SHS accepts the American Heart Association (or equivalent as indicated on the certification) which includes the hands-on demonstration portion.

• Adheres to HIPAA (Health Information Privacy Protection Act) guidelines and education.

• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.

• Experience working with Electronic Health Record Systems.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a time-limited funded position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options 
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 
• Education assistance 
• Flexible work environment 
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC) - Health Center Operations

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday,within the hours of 8:00am-6:30pm with occasional Saturdays, 10:00am-3:00pm (8-hour shifts/40 hours per week). Hours are subject to change due to operational needs, special projects, and emergencies.

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary

$44,056.80 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

02-21-2025-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.