Registered Nurse Specialist II

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us 

As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve. 

The Opportunity:

Join the UCF Student Health Team as a Registered Nurse Specialist II and add to our dedication to provide excellent healthcare to the community that we serve.

At the Downtown Clinic, independently provide professional, culturally competent nursing care to patients, practicing under the oversight of a licensed healthcare provider; practice nursing in compliance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act; adhere to OSHA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Florida Department of Health guidelines; follow SHS policies; assist in all specialty areas to meet the needs of the clinic; provide primary-level leadership and supervision to the nursing staff as needed. This position will be primarily based in the Downtown clinic location but may be reassigned to any Student Health Services (SHS) location on a temporary or permanent basis to meet the operational needs of SHS.

Responsibilities:  

Direct Patient Care (Primary, Sports, International, Gynecology, Behavioral Health, After Hours, Specialty)

• Nursing assessment in all patient care areas of the clinic.

• Assist providers with exams, procedures, and treatments.

• Administer medications (inhalation, injection, intravenous, oral, topical).

• Collect samples/specimens.

• Complete diagnostic tests as ordered (e.g. Electrocardiogram (EKG), Covid, Spirometry).

• Provide patient education (e.g. medications, procedures, office visit, prevention, follow-up, self care).

• Document as necessary (e.g. Electronic Health Records (EHR), logs).

• Assist with Baker Acts and Marchman Acts.

• Participate in drills and assigned annual trainings.

• Participate in code response.

Leadership

• Manage workflow of the patient care area.

• Conduct staff probationary and performance appraisals and/or assessments as needed.

• Demonstrate competence as a resource.

• Participate in orientation for new staff members.

• Participate in Peer Review.

• Ensure compliance with UCF SHS policies.

• Participate in UCF SHS policy review and revision as related to nursing.

• Participate in writing and reviewing UCF SHS nursing team competencies.

• Attend staff meetings.

• Attend committee meetings as assigned.

• Participate in nursing education.

• Collaboration with ancillary departments.

• Perform liaison activity between providers and patients.

Additional duties include but are not limited to:

• Participate in infection prevention: (e.g. clean rooms and clean multi-patient use items between use, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, safe injection practices).

• Participate in inventory control.

• Check all of the Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (AED) in main SHS per protocol.

• Assist in SHS lab services as needed.

• Other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of clinic.

• Timely completion of all required university, AHSC, and SHS trainings.

Minimum Qualifications:  

Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code and 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience in college health or comparable busy primary care outpatient clinical experience.

• Preference may be given to candidates with excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with staff and students in a college health environment.

• Preference may be given to candidates with nursing management experience.

Special Instructions to the Applicants: 

This is a time-limited funded position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are Benefits Important to You? 

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21) 

Who Are We? 

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Academic Health Sciences Center (AHSC) – Health Center Operations

Work Schedule

Work hours are Monday through Friday, within the hours of 8:15am-6:30pm (8 hour shifts/40 hours a week). Occasional Saturdays may be required. Hours are subject to change due to SHS semester operating hours (i.e. Fall, Spring, Summer), provider schedules, special projects, after-hours clinics, and emergencies to fulfill the operational needs of the SHS clinic.

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.