Staff Nurse (Academic Year)

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide on-campus health care services to students and coordinate referrals as needed. You will dispense medications, review medical records, document visits, and support wellness programs while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

An associate degree or equivalent, RN license, and BLS certification are required; nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Experience in nursing or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide care to students with minor illnesses and injuries and refer for advanced treatment as needed
• Dispense medications and provide medical treatment under standing orders
• Review and document medical records per health department and university regulations
• Record patient complaints, perform assessments and treatments, refer off-campus as needed
• Document student visits and contacts to analyze visit frequency and illness trends
• Assist with health education programs promoting campus wellness

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Registered nurse license

BLS certification

Job description

Job no: 11226
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Health & Counseling Services, Academic Year, Campus Based

Summary

Provides health care services to students and refers cases for more advanced treatment as needed

Essential Job Functions

• Assists students with their treatment for minor illnesses and injuries and refers cases for more advanced treatments as needed
• Dispenses medication and provides medical treatment under the guidelines of the medical providers standing orders as needed
• Processes and reviews medical records in accordance with department of health and university regulations
• Records patients' complaints, performs assessments, treatments, and refers for treatment outside the university as needed
• Documents student visits and contacts to track the frequency of visits and illnesses so trend analysis can be completed
• Assists with educational programs that teach students about health related matters and to promote healthy practices on campus
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree or equivalent formal training program
• Experience working in nursing or other related experience
• Registered nurse's license
• BLS certification

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 12 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled