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Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the central student affairs division of the University of Denver.

SAIE supports students in their holistic development through advocacy, collaboration, and education, and we strive to be full partners in students' learning experience. SAIE values student centricity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; adaptability; and accountability. The Division's strategic priorities are:

• Enrich the holistic student experience
• Elevate & Embed diversity, equity & inclusion
• Engage purposeful partnerships
• Enhance staff development, learning & wellbeing
• Enact sustainable practices & operations SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education; Student Engagement; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Health and Counseling Center; Inclusion & Equity Education; Disability Services Program; The Cultural Center; Access & Transitions; Learning Effectiveness Program; Veterans and Military Resources; Student Outreach and Support; Student Rights & Responsibilities; Budget, Operations, and Division Resources; New Student Programs; Parent & Family Engagement; and Community and Driscoll Common

The Health & Counseling Center (HCC) is a fully integrated, on-campus, accredited college health center that provides a wide range of medical and mental health services. The University of Denver is deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence and Equity and seeks a full-time Registered Nurse who possesses cultural humility and a strong understanding of systems of oppression and can integrate those perspectives into all their work. This position works in the Medical unit at the HCC.

The mission of the HCC is to enhance overall student well-being and success through inclusive physical and mental healthcare, prevention, education, advocacy, and recovery support services. Most shifts are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional shifts from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Physicians, nurses, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health professionals staff the HCC. All students enrolled for academic credit (full-time or part-time, undergraduate, or graduat

The work environment is a busy office setting, which features a fast pace, frequent interruptions, daily contact with the public, and requires self-motivation. The environment involves balancing a variety of priorities and responding quickly to emerging problems. Office and patient care environments include: exposure to blood, body fluids and hazardous waste other than blood and body fluids; occasional exposure to toxins, and poisonous substances; occasional exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals and liquid nitrogen; occasional exposure to dust, loud, unpleasant noises and combative situations; frequent exposure to communicable disease including COVID-19.

The University of Denver and the Health and Counseling Center are committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will advance this commitment through their research, teaching and/or service

Position Summary

The Staff Registered Nurse position at the University of Denver Health and Counseling Center is a fully benefited nursing position at the University of Denver Health and Counseling Center (HCC). This role is a 5 day per week (Monday-Friday) out-patient medical office position. This position provides direct patient care to a diverse body of University of Denver students including assisting providers with procedures, exams, and treatment while also assisting with various administrative duties within the HCC. Most shifts are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional shifts from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. This position offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid continuing medical education, and generous paid time off. An overview of benefits can be found at: https://www.du.edu/human-resources/benefits/

The well-qualified candidate should have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience, strong phone and in-person triage abilities and be able to establish empathic connections with DU students as a clinician while adhering to established DU and HCC policies and protocols. They should be familiar with and passionate about the medical needs of college students. They should be comfortable incorporating the values of inclusive excellence and multicultural humility into their daily work. This position requires medical knowledge and leadership skills to function independently while also performing duties under the direction of the providers. This position reports to the Associate Director of Medical Services, Medical Director, and Executive Director.

Essential Functions

• The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.
• Direct Clinical Service
• Perform phone and in-person triage
• Perform nursing visits per established protocols for asymptomatic STI screenings, and allergy immunotherapy injections
• Follow up on patients referred to emergent/urgent care visits outside the HCC and request appropriate records for follow-up
• Provide referral assistance to patients, assist with appointment scheduling, refill prescriptions under protocols or medical provider orders
• Start IV's and manage IV therapy/medications as ordered by the provider
• Perform basic medical clinic tasks including rooming patients, obtaining and documentation of the patients presenting chief complaint, vital signs, weight, height, allergies, medications, and relevant tests in the electronic re