Position Overview
Wilberforce University seeks a compassionate and student-centered Registered Nurse to provide essential healthcare services and promote student health and wellness. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to enhance the college experience by helping students maintain healthy lifestyles, address personal health concerns, and achieve their academic and personal goals.
The Registered Nurse will provide direct nursing care, preventive health education, and coordination of healthcare services while contributing to a supportive campus environment where students can thrive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Student Healthcare Services
- Provide nursing assessments, treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, and appropriate follow-up care.
- Evaluate student health concerns and coordinate referrals to physicians, specialists, and community healthcare providers.
- Provide confidential health counseling and education regarding preventive care, nutrition, reproductive health, and healthy lifestyles.
- Assist students managing chronic health conditions and other ongoing healthcare needs.
- Review student health histories and maintain accurate, confidential clinical records.
- Administer authorized medications, immunizations, and health screenings consistent with established protocols.
Campus Wellness and Student Support
- Promote and participate in campus-wide health and wellness initiatives.
- Collaborate with Student Affairs, Residence Life, Campus Safety, and other University departments to support student well-being.
- Provide guidance to students, faculty, and staff regarding health concerns and available healthcare resources.
- Assist with student health emergencies, appropriate referrals, and follow-up care.
Health Center Operations
- Support the development and implementation of clinical procedures, health policies, and emergency response protocols.
- Maintain clinical supplies, equipment, and appropriate health records.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to support continuity of student care.
- Ensure compliance with applicable nursing standards, Ohio regulations, and confidentiality requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited or state-approved professional nursing program.
- Current, unrestricted Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Demonstrated competence in nursing assessment, patient care, and health education.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to a diverse student population.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Two or more years of experience in student health, community health, primary care, or a related setting.
- Experience with college-age populations, preventive healthcare, and wellness programming.
Work Environment and Schedule
The position is based in the Wilberforce University Student Health Center, with regular hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional schedule adjustments may be required to accommodate student health needs and University activities.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The University does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.