Registered Nurse (RN)
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a skilled healthcare professional who
coordinates and implements a variety of medical back-office duties and
procedures. Reporting directly to the Medical Director, the RN serves as the
first line of support for practitioner staff and is responsible for the
professional and efficient daily operation of the medical clinic's back
office. The RN ensures that county, state, and federal medical office mandates
are implemented in collaboration with providers and staff, delivering high-
quality, patient-centered nursing care while actively supporting the
University's Christian mission.
Duties
Clinical Care & Routine Back Office Procedures: Serve as triage nurse
evaluating the needs of students presenting as emergencies, walk-ins, or
on the telephone; provide first aid and evaluate routine episodic problems
not needing physician or physician assistant attention, seeking medical
input as needed. Instruct and prepare patients for examination and
diagnostic procedures; assist in examinations and special procedures,
including minor surgery, orthopedic applications, centrifuging,
autoclaving, and other special studies/tasks. Perform core nursing duties
including phlebotomy, injections, ear lavage, bandaging, splinting, and
other related clinical procedures. Assure reliance of in-house test
procedures and ensure the adequate handling, processing, and documentation
of lab specimens to be sent to outside laboratories. Track and advise
patients of lab and study results after receiving the appropriate medical
practitioner approval and advice.
Patient Education & Program Implementation: Explain procedures,
medications, and other medical-related matters to students; provide
individualized health education and maintain accurate, updated Electronic
Health Record (EHR) patient education handouts. Participate in and
oversee various health promotion outreach programs with an emphasis on
college health; collaborate with Student Health Center (SHC) staff to
plan and facilitate vaccine clinics. Provide dedicated nursing care for
at-risk patients, including those with disordered eating and/or chronic
underlying conditions, immediately reporting abnormal vital signs and
assessments to clinical leadership. Provide specialized health education,
appropriate immunizations, and prophylaxis protocols for the travel
medicine program.
Clinic Operations, Risk Management & Compliance: Maintain biohazard
waste material consistent with state and federal regulations; participate
in the biohazardous chemical/waste workflows and maintain a complete,
updated listing of Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Confirm all exam rooms are
well-stocked and equipment is functional; conduct and coordinate annual
calibration of back-office equipment performed by outside vendors; assure
laboratory workspace is in compliance with OSHA/CLIA standards. Assist the
Clinic and Medical Director in ongoing emergency preparedness; serve on
the Residential Emergency Response Team (RERT) and SHC Emergency
Response Team, providing overnight assistance if necessary and safe to do
so. Manage specific tasks, charting, and messages within the Electronic
Health Records (EHR) system in compliance with HIPAA standards.
Administration & Professional Collaboration: Assist back-office
personnel (including MAs and part-time RNs) in adhering to clinical
policies, procedures, and government regulations; assist in the
recruitment of nurses and back-office personnel as requested by
leadership. Ensure coverage for absent team members and address urgent
messages. Maintain employee immunization records, including managing the
annual update of staff immunizations. Participate in Student Health Center
committees focused on implementing and monitoring evidence-based
healthcare practices. Attend a variety of professional meetings as a
representative of the Student Health Center to maintain current knowledge
of nursing best practices; serve on campus committees as designated.
Medication Management: Monitor the clinic dispensary, including
identification of low or expired inventory, and communicate with the Nurse
Lead for ordering and reconciliation of medications. Properly dispose of
expired drugs and advise the front office of any and all changes in
products and costs. Safely distribute pre-packaged medications and
administer treatments in strict accordance with provider orders or
approved institutional Standardized Procedures; deliver vital patient
education regarding drug interactions and side effects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Uphold University mission through work performed.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and
level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not
designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to
this job.
Skills and Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an academic degree in
nursing (Bachelor's or Master's degree) and 2 years of related
experience.
Valid, unrestricted California Board of Registered Nursing license.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
certificate.
Nursing duties to include procedures such as phlebotomy, immunizations,
injections, ear lavage, bandaging, splinting, etc.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the
ability to translate technical medical information into understandable
formats for patient care.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; highly organized with
excellent time management skills and the ability to maintain
professionalism amidst competing demands.
Demonstrated ability to exercise cultural competency, good judgment, and
strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Strong sense of personal accountability; high reliability and commitment
to consistent attendance and teamwork to meet daily clinical goals.
The Registered Nurse must have a personal faith in Jesus Christ, active
involvement in a local church, and demonstrate support for the Christian
mission of the University-seeking to help students develop lives of
purpose, service, and leadership.
Working knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems,
nursing/case management theory, nursing protocols, medical procedures, and
standard charting practices.
Preferred:
2+ years of clinical nursing experience.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification.
This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.
Expected Pay Range: $47.59 - $56.00 per hour
The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to
pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based
on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions,
education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine
offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.
Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable
federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work
environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate
disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.
Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the
purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic
standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and
ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff
represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable
law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the
goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-
religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.
Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace
differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from
different backgrounds.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal,
education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings
in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk
and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests;
safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information,
and the University's reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related
information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring
decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions
on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment;
failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer
or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories
will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws,
including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
