Registered Nurse

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Registered Nurse - Boca Raton, FL.

The Registered Nurse position supports the mission of Student Health Services through the administration and recordkeeping of medications, performance of assessments and interventions for patients and their families, maintenance of health records and inventory, and by providing generalized public health nursing services from more than one agency. The Florida Atlantic Student Health Services division heals, cares, and educates, empowering students to thrive.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Screens and evaluates symptoms of students/patients in our clinic during office visits. Provides care, administers medications, performs phlebotomy as directed by provider. Counsels on and treatment and counsels for minor illnesses and injuries, exercising independent judgment following guidelines. Documents all patient findings and nursing actions in the patient’s chart and other records as appropriate. Maintains confidentiality of records and of individuals' personal health information at all times. Must comply with a federal, state, and university regulations and statutes, as well as internal policies and procedures. Works to foster and maintain a collaborative, engaging, and positive work environment for all students and staff.

• Performs treatments, administers medication, performs phlebotomy, and procedures ordered by the physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners and physician assistant as needed. Assists with procedures and examinations as necessary.

• Triages sick patients via phone and walk in visits. Also triages incoming patient calls from front desk staff re: medications, referrals etc. Independently screens and evaluates symptoms of patient and determines next step in their care. Assist in providing basic first aid and initial triage services during emergency situations, including on-campus mass-casualty incidents, as needed.

• MD/NP/PA with appropriate follow up. This may include following up on specific labs, communicating with lab vendors and calling patients when appropriate.

• Assists with maintaining supply levels in the clinics and with the maintenance of equipment in sterile and operative condition. Checks emergency equipment and supplies as assigned. Assists in inventory of medications as assigned.

• Assist with all aspects of medical clinic front desk administrative management while in partner campuses.

• Participate in RN visits including delivery of immunizations, lab draws and counseling of patients.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate in Arts degree or higher from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience required.

Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statues, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Section 210, Florida Administrative Code.

Current BLS certification.

Good organizational and time management skills and ability to set priorities.

Ability to elicit, interpret and perform complete histories and physicals.

Knowledge of QA/TQI processes.

Ability to communicate both professionally and efficiently in verbal and written communication.

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and microbiology.

Knowledge of accreditation processes.

Ability to diagnose and treat health problems.

Ability to perform and experienced in well women exams, Paps, vaginitis, birth control management, STI’s, and breast complaints.

Salary:

$26 - $30 hourly.
Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: Student Health Services

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline:

2026-09-11

Special Instructions to Applicant:

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:

Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at [email protected].


APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter


OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.