Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Registered Nurse - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Registered Nurse - College of Osteopathic Medicine Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu/benefits Location: College of Osteopathic Medicine Position Status: Full-time Hours: Varied Position Number: 435013/10-996 FLSA Status: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to assist the medical office in duties that support patient care and related tasks and procedures as directed by clinicians and nurses, policies, execution of point-of-care laboratory testing and all related Quality Control requirements and instrument sterilization; and to assist with duties such as telephone operations, front-reception window, and check-out; as well as immunization verification procedures. The staff at Duquesne University Health Services are considered Essential Personnel and are required to have the TEAMS app downloaded and accessible on their mobile phone and laptop. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for Direct Patient Care including Triage/Vitals/Rooming/POC testing/Lab Testing. Responsible for front office duties including Incoming/Outgoing phone calls. Responsible for contacting patients regarding lab results/follow-up/referrals etc. Completes other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications: Associate's degree from an accredited institution. 3-5 years of work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Excellent communication and collaboration skills required. Willingness to work effectively with others, often times adapting and multi-tasking to complete needed duties. Willingness to problem solve as needed and utilize professional knowledge to solve clinical or administrative issues. Able to work varying shifts throughout week between 7:30a-6p. Able to fulfill 9-month position between Mid-August through Mid-May annually. Commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University's Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University 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: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. 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. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.