Professional Nurse

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 64,019 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver direct patient care within Campus Health. The role involves supervising ancillary personnel, coordinating educational programs, and providing care for specific disease states. Candidates must hold a Registered Nurse license in North Carolina and have graduated from an accredited nursing school. A comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans, is offered along with a sign-on bonus of $2,500.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice nursing by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Experience in college health or campus medical clinic settings preferred.
• Capacity to handle physical demands of patient care including lifting.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver direct patient care to students and spouses.
• Perform nursing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Coordinate educational programs, trainings, and guideline interpretations.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to administer intravenous therapy

Proficiency in health IT and chart documentation

Clinical experience in acute/ambulatory care

Education

Registered Nurse license in North Carolina

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Professional Nurse - Journey

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Position Type: Full‑time, permanent

Salary: $64,019.70 – $73,000

Hours per week: 40

Work schedule: 8am–5pm Monday‑Friday, occasional evenings, weekends, holidays

Job Summary

The Professional Nurse provides direct patient care within Campus Health primary care, applies the nursing process, coordinates educational programs, and assists with advanced clinical skills for disease states such as asthma, diabetes, gender‑affirming care, and travel medicine. The role includes supervising ancillary personnel, cross‑covering other clinic areas, and serving as liaison between providers and patients to promote optimal care.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver direct patient care to students and spouses.
• Perform nursing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Coordinate educational programs, trainings, and guideline interpretations.
• Assist with complex procedures and supervise ancillary nursing personnel.
• Provide cross‑coverage to other clinical areas as needed.
• Act as liaison between health care providers and patients.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• License to practice nursing by the North Carolina Board of Nursing under the Nurse Practice Act.
• Clinical experience in acute/ambulatory care acceptable.
• Ability to administer intravenous therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in health IT and chart documentation.
• Capacity to handle physical demands of patient care (lifting, walking, standing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in college health or campus medical clinic settings.
• Experience with specialty disease states listed in the job summary.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Daily physical effort including lifting, standing, and walking.
• Exposure to infectious diseases; use of protective equipment and universal precautions mandated.
• Potential exposure to violent or aggressive patients; campus security support available.
• Manual dexterity required for IV placement, sterile dressings, and medication administration.

Sign‑On Bonus

Eligible for a $2,500 sign‑on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,250 within 30 days of hire, and $1,250 12 months after hire.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and retirement plans, paid leave, and additional programs supporting work‑life balance.