About the Department
PRIMARY DUTY: The PRN Staff Nurse will work in the absence of University Wellness Services’ nursing staff on an as-needed basis and will perform the essential duties and functions of an RN or LPN. The PRN staff nurse will provide direct patient care and health education to university students and will perform other duties as assigned.
Position Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides direct patient care through assessment.
- Provides health education for patients
- Maintains and supports all clinic operations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate of an accredited RN or LPN nursing program.
Certification/License: Licensed to practice as a RN or LPN in Missouri.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to function autonomously as a self-starter in a fast-paced environment; commitment to excellence in all aspects of care delivery.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Outpatient clinic experience; college health and health education
Skills: Ability to work with minimal supervision, experience with electronic medical records.
Other Qualifications
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Computer, electronic medical record system, nebulizer, spirometry, tympanogram, oximeter, phone, copier and fax machine.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Air conditioned, modern outpatient medical facility.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires ability to move quickly, tolerate long periods of standing, potential exposure to infectious diseases, and lifting to 50 pounds.
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This is an ongoing posting to create a pool of applicants
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email [email protected] for more information.