Job No. 157511
- Job Title:
- Professional Nurse
- Employer:
-
Appalachian State University
- Location:
-
Boone , NC
- Posting Date:
- 13-Jan-2026
- Description:
-
Primary Purpose of Position
The staff nurse, a registered professional nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients and for assisting the physician/clinician at the Mary S. Shook Student Health Services. The nurse will work in any of the various areas of the clinic, such as: triage, observation, appointment vital signs, after hours, limited service hours, direct assistance with clinicians, immunizations, allergy, and back hall nursing. Duties can change based on organizational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current North Carolina license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential
functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions
The staff nurse, a registered professional nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients and for assisting the physician/clinician at the Mary S. Shook Student Health Services.
The nurse will work in any of the various areas of the clinic, such as: triage, observation, after hours, limited service hours, direct assistance with clinicians, immunizations, allergy.
Duties can change based on organizational needs.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Ability to work independently using nursing protocols and procedures.
Able to multitask in a high paced environment.
Able to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and community stakeholders.
Proficient with Electronic Health Record software and computer usage.
Ability to complete a patient triage, history, medication history and assessment.
Ability to accurately determine needed immunizations and administer them appropriately.
Ability to perform nursing functions for care of the patient while in the clinic to include: obtaining lab specimens, dressings, emergency care, administration of medications and IV’s, and health education and direct assistance with clinicians.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in providing nursing care in the College Health setting.
Have at least five years of nursing experience, working knowledge of North Carolina required immunizations, ability to relate and work with the college age population.
Possess years of recent nursing experience in a direct patient care role.
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Client/Customer Service: Ability to anticipate and meet patient needs. Ability to demonstrate compassion and to maintain a professional therapeutic relationship. Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations. Ability to evaluate effectiveness of services and monitor customer satisfaction.
Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of basic nursing principles and techniques for the specific area of practice. This includes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation), medication administration, patient education and emergency care. Ability to administer medications on a timely and accurate basis.
Communication: Ability to use interview techniques that assist the patient/client in describing his/her symptoms and assist in discerning the situation, using an organizational approach. Ability to communicate information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing, or by demonstration.
- Contact information:
- Appalachian State University
- Boone, NC 28608
- United States
- Employer's Website:
-
Visit Employer's website