Registered Nurse

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the health care team at Student Health Services that serves the diverse student population at Brown. The RN provides nursing care to students, administers medications and injections, performs ancillary testing and nursing procedures as indicated and provides patient education. The Registered Nurse is also responsible for providing triage to patients who present or call Student Health Services for assessment, treatment and/or advice.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Rhode Island RN license required.
• BLS CPR certification required.
• 3-5 years of acute care nursing experience required, with a mix of ambulatory, emergency room and community health preferred.
• College health / adolescent health experience preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations.
• Must demonstrate excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse population required; experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position.