Staff Nurse

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

About Rice:

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary:

The staff nurse for Student Health Services is responsible for providing compassionate care to the undergraduate and graduate students of Rice University. The role is best suited for a person who has exceptional time management skills and can work independently as well as part of a team. Job duties will include triage and scheduling of appointments based on individualized health care needs. The nurse will inform the physician team of any concerning symptoms and will approach and respond to student emergencies calmly and effectively. It is important to have a holistic approach to student care, and the nurse will collaborate with other departments to ensure student well-being. The nurse will also spend time educating students based on their health needs and questions.

Workplace Requirements:

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in person at Rice University. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday, from Orientation Week (mid-August) to graduation (mid-May). This position does not work during the summer. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions during times of recovery.

Hiring Range: $41.00–$44.00 hourly, contingent upon experience and qualifications.
*Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related education—above and beyond what is required—on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
• 3+ years of professional experience in nursing

License/Certification Requirements:

• RN with a license valid in Texas
• BLS and ACLS certification (ACLS may be completed prior to employment)

Skills:

• Knowledge of relevant medical terminology
• Customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and nursing ethics
• Ability to receive and triage telephone inquiries in a tactful, helpful manner
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and campus crises as needed
• Ability to work independently to perform on-site venipuncture, specimen collections, EKGs, breathing treatments, immunizations, PPD testing, and other nursing skills
• Ability to provide appropriate clinical referrals for outside care
• Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries
• Ability to expand skill set and learn new interventions

Preferences:

• Experience in a university health clinic
• Experience in nursing for young adults through adults
• Software experience