Special Program Aid (RN III)

Agency

Department

Job Summary

The Special Program Aid (RN III) under general supervision provides patient care evaluations and treatment. Responsible for the operation and maintenance which includes inventory and requisition of medical supplies medications and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care patient evaluations and treatment in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards.
• Provides preventative education programs to students such as residence life programs and student organization programs.
• Uses the health care team approach to provide triage of patients physical assessments and treatments including the administration of medication and therapy as directed.
• Operates and maintains the clinic which includes maintaining inventory and requisition of medical supplies medications and equipment.
• Maintains and operates the autoclave for sterilization of instruments/supplies.
• Maintains and monitors patient records assesses health care needs and provides patient education.

This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Four years of related experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of standard nursing procedures and techniques.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use and manage an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

Licensing / Professional Certification

Licensed RN and CPR certified

Physical Requirements General office environment

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• This position is temporary as needed.
• Position requires face-to-face interactions on campus.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Position might require a flexible schedule to work evening and/or weekend hours when necessary (i.e. during university events).
• This is a security-sensitive position. The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPPA regulations. The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System policy and is further required to complete HIPPA training as a condition of employment within a reasonable timeframe after the individuals employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Pay of Rate: $30.76/hour for up to 19 hours weekly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you Submit the application materials. The software does not allow you to Save your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page My Experience has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• 3-5 professional references and their full contact information and
• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.