Triage Nurse

The University of Vermont

Triage Nurse
Center for Health and Wellbeing/
UVM Student Health Medical Clinic

The University of Vermont, established in 1791, is located 90 miles south of Montreal between the Adirondack and Green Mountains on the shores of Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont, a city of 50,000,
consistently recognized for its quality of life, from outdoor recreation to cultural events. UVM, with over 85,000 alumni, is a comprehensive research university comprising eight schools and colleges, a Graduate
College, and a College of Medicine and offers its employees competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and a superior academic workplace.


The University of Vermont's Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHWB) seeks applicants for the position of Triage Nurse in the Student Health/Medical Clinic.  We are looking for an experienced Nurse with
excellent people skills and knowledge of the developmental and health issues of young adults.  Primary responsibilities will be providing triaging support for the clinic through phone and walk in care. Provide
skilled nursing care to clinic patients; assist clinicians in patient procedures. Determine priority for scheduling appointments. Answer health related questions, perform screening of patients, obtain brief
patient histories, and work with electronic health records system. Provide post-appointment education; coordinate patient health care services with clinical coordinator. You will work with a wonderful,
University-age group of patients and be part of a collegial staff that prides itself on providing outstanding care.

Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and two to four years experience required, or an equivalent combination. Current Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Experience in triage by phone and walk in.  Effective communication skills and ability to interact in a non-judgmental, positive, helpful manner. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality required. Commitment to
diversity and inclusion required.

This is a 12 month full-time position.  Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a full benefit package.  For more information about the CHWB, please visit our website at: www.uvm.edu/health

How To Apply:
For further information, or to apply with electronic application, resume, cover letter, and references for # 032478, visit our website at: www.uvmjobs.com.

Cover letter should include a statement of experience/commitment to working with issues of diversity. Telephone: 802-656-3494. 

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.  All applicants
who share this goal are encouraged to apply.