Registered Nurse

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement options (PSLF)

Sick leave pool

Paid time off

Educational scholarship

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University seeks a Registered Nurse for the Boca Raton campus to support Student Health Services. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing phlebotomy, and triaging student health needs.

The RN will document findings, maintain confidentiality, and ensure compliance with regulations while contributing to a collaborative clinical environment and patient education.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher with two years of relevant experience.
• RN license per Florida statutes.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to obtain comprehensive histories and perform physicals.
• Knowledge of QA/TQI processes.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, physiology and anatomy.
• Ability to diagnose and treat health problems.
• Experience in well-woman exams, Paps, vaginitis, contraception and STI management.

Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates symptoms during clinic visits.
• Provides care, administers medications, and performs phlebotomy as directed.
• Counsels on treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, following guidelines.
• Documents findings and nursing actions in patient charts and records.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and patient information.
• Complies with federal, state, and university regulations and internal policies.
• Fosters a collaborative, positive work environment for students and staff.
• Assists with immunizations, lab draws and counseling during RN visits.
• Triages sick patients via phone and walk-in visits.
• Performs emergency first aid and triage during on-campus incidents as needed.
• Assists with inventory of medications and maintenance of clinic equipment.
• Manages front desk administrative tasks in partner campuses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

History taking

Verbal & written communication

QA/TQI knowledge

Nursing principles

Anatomy/physiology knowledge

Clinical assessment

Emergency triage

Education

Associate degree or higher

RN license (Florida)

Current BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Registered Nurse - Boca Raton, FL. The Registered Nurse position supports the mission of Student Health Services through the administration and recordkeeping of medications, performance of assessments and interventions for patients and their families, maintenance of health records and inventory, and by providing generalized public health nursing services from more than one agency. The Florida Atlantic Student Health Services division heals, cares, and educates, empowering students to thrive.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Screens and evaluates symptoms of students/patients in our clinic during office visits.
• Provides care, administers medications, performs phlebotomy as directed by provider.
• Counsels on and treatment and counsels for minor illnesses and injuries, exercising independent judgment following guidelines.
• Documents all patient findings and nursing actions in the patient’s chart and other records as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality of records and of individuals' personal health information at all times.
• Must comply with a federal, state, and university regulations and statutes, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Works to foster and maintain a collaborative, engaging, and positive work environment for all students and staff.
• Performs treatments, administers medication, performs phlebotomy, and procedures ordered by the physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistant as needed.
• Assists with procedures and examinations as necessary.
• Triages sick patients via phone and walk in visits.
• Also triages incoming patient calls from front desk staff re: medications, referrals etc.
• Independently screens and evaluates symptoms of patient and determines next step in their care.
• Assist in providing basic first aid and initial triage services during emergency situations, including on-campus mass-casualty incidents, as needed.
• MD/NP/PA with appropriate follow up.
• This may include following up on specific labs, communicating with lab vendors and calling patients when appropriate.
• Assists with maintaining supply levels in the clinics and with the maintenance of equipment in sterile and operative condition.
• Checks emergency equipment and supplies as assigned.
• Assists in inventory of medications as assigned.
• Assist with all aspects of medical clinic front desk administrative management while in partner campuses.
• Participate in RN visits including delivery of immunizations, lab draws and counseling of patients.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
• For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate in Arts degree or higher from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience required.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statues, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code.
• Current BLS certification.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to elicit, interpret and perform complete histories and physicals.
• Knowledge of QA/TQI processes.
• Ability to communicate both professionally and efficiently in verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and microbiology.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes.
• Ability to diagnose and treat health problems.
• Ability to perform and experienced in well women exams, Paps, vaginitis, birth control management, STI’s, and breast complaints.

Salary

Salary: $26 - $30 hourly.

Contract and Work Days

Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP) College or Department: Division of Student Affairs: Student Health Services Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: 2026-09-11

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at [e-mail].

About Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Foreign Researcher Screening

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).