"Registered Nurse"

Registered Nurse

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $56,907 - $64,020
Vacancy Number: S02771
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Student Health Center - 40210

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center (SHC) is to provide student centered affordable, quality health and preventive services to the students of UNCW. The SHC provides comprehensive medical services and a retail pharmacy, all with a focus on student success and patient education. The Health Center's goal is to help students stay as healthy as possible so they can fully engage in the classroom.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Registered Nurse functions as a member of a clinical team in the provision of healthcare in a fast-paced college health center. Responsibilities include obtaining pertinent medical information during check-in; educating patients; providing care and treatment consistent with nursing practice and theory; administering Immunizations and allergy shots; and performing basic laboratory tests. The nurse must demonstrate the ability to accurately assess a patient's medical condition and may assume a lead role in the clinic whenever necessary.Additional responsibilities include serving in the nurse triage rotation, providing backup support to laboratory services, including the performance and processing of commonly ordered clinic tests. The nurse also performs key administrative tasks such as processing referrals in coordination with the medical records unit, assisting with prior authorizations for insurance, and supporting an assigned physician or mid-level provider through patient communication, care coordination, sharing normal lab results, and facilitating follow-up. The nurse may also draft forms for provider review and approval, including emergency department and communicable disease documentation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Experience working in a college health setting
• Experience triaging patients
• Experience administering allergy shots
• Experience administering immunizations
• Experience performing basic laboratory and point of care tests

Required Certifications or Licensures:

• Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina, by the NC Board of Nursing
• Current CPR certification required with 3 months of hire

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12J (July-June)
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 - 5:00, occasionally may need to stay late for patient care
Type of Position: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 01/30/2026
Posting Close Date: 2/20/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent