POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will perform triage, assist with clinic tasks, and, due to the COVID pandemic, assist with case management, contact tracing, and patient monitoring.

COVID-19 Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment, Duquesne University requires all new employees —full-time and part-time, including adjunct faculty—to get a COVID-19 vaccine and provide proof of their vaccination upon commencement of employment.

New employees requesting a religious or documented medical exemption from the vaccine must complete and submit a Duquesne University exemption request form for review and approval. To receive the appropriate exemption request form, contact hrservices@duq.edu. Employees with approved exemptions will be required to be tested on a regular basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides RN-specific tasks for patient-related care needs.

Participates in triage.

Assists in clinic.

Provides direct care to patients in accordance with scope and accountability of RN licensure. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in nursing from an accredited institution.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania RN Licensure.

CPR/BLS Certification.

Nursing experience in primary and acute care.

Experience with E.H.R. systems.

Alternately, the successful candidate will possess any equivalent combination or training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Proficiency in RN-related professional knowledge, skills and tasks pertaining to a primary care setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of E.H.R. systems and Microsoft Office.
  
• Ability to work well and collaborate with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Sensitivity to the need of each individual to be treated with dignity and respect as it relates to diversity in general and the Mission of the University specifically.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references in order to receive immediate and full consideration.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.