Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
State of Virginia
Blacksburg, VA

Registered Nurse

Job Description When was the last time you changed the world? In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow. We're currently searching for a Registered Nurse to join our Schiffert Health Center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you would like to make a difference in the health and wellbeing of our VT students, please keep reading. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ROLE: 1) You'll be joining the Schiffert Health Center team; a department centered on the health and wellbeing of the Virginia Tech student population. 2) You'll be reporting to the Nurse Manager, in a Regular nine-month, 1500-hour, wage position. 3) You'll be responsible to maintain and promote the health of the student body at Virginia Tech by performing skills as a Registered Nurse under the supervision of Physician and Registered Nurse leadership. 4) You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division. 5) You'll be offered an hourly rate between $34.25 and $37.50, depending upon experience. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life. THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our aspirations for student learning. THE TEAM: Schiffert Health Center's mission is to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible, cost-effective, and culturally competent medical care and health promotion for Virginia Tech students. Required Qualifications * Demonstrates excellent professional nursing skills * Experience preferably in a college health setting. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to relate well with both patients and fellow workers * Demonstrates empathy for patients * Makes independent clinical judgments. * Computer/Electronic Medical Record experience. * Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Preferred Qualifications * Certification in College Health Nursing. * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). * Certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). Pay Band 4 Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $34.25 - $37.50/hr Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Review Date 09/06/2024 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. 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