UConn Regional Campus Nurse Navigators; RN - Stamford Campus

UConn Regional Campus Nurse Navigators (RN) – Stamford Campus

Work type: Part‑time

Location: Stamford Campus

Categories: Student Programs and Services

Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Regional Nurse Coordinator, this position provides professional nursing and health services to the UConn Stamford campus. As a college health nurse, the registered nurse will be responsible for providing patient‑focused advice and education, supporting the maintenance and improvement of student health, identifying and eliminating health‐related barriers, and supporting early detection and intervention strategies.

The nurse collaborates with other providers to enable the student to attain and maintain health, refers students to internal or community resources as appropriate, maintains electronic medical records, and ensures compliance with state laws, regulations, and SHaW policies and procedures. Duties may include nursing assessments, examinations, and treatment on the Storrs campus. SHaW is committed to diversity and inclusion, competency in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations, and awareness of how issues of difference, power, and privilege manifest in higher education environments.

The ideal candidate promotes health equity and reduces health disparities by demonstrating and supporting an understanding, sensitivity, and appreciation for health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and inclusiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides in‑person and telephone advice and consultation with regard to treatment and prevention.
• Assists in the coordination of care and access to health resources within the community.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to formulate individualized plans of care for student patients.
• Provides specific health counseling and general health education to individuals, patients, and groups.
• Refers and assists patients in securing appointments for specialized medical care beyond the scope of Student Health and Wellness services, including supporting students in securing transportation and insurance solutions.
• Participates in and/or conducts in‑service presentations and various SHaW and university committees and advisory groups.
• Interviews patients, documents medical history, may examine patients, and makes assessments and/or physical nursing diagnoses of condition of such patient. Counsels patients regarding treatment and prevention.
• Administers medications and treatments, providing care via established protocols as authorized by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Maintains proper electronic clinical records and reports. Maintains drugs, medical supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or another health‑related field.
• Two years of nursing experience working directly with adolescents/young adults in community health, ambulatory care, or school‑based nursing environments.
• Demonstrable physical assessment nursing skills.
• CPR certification.
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of and stated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity issues.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of nursing experience.
• Experience working in a college health setting.
• Experience providing nursing telephone triage/advice.
• Experience in a case management/nurse navigator role.
• Bilingual experience (Spanish preferred).
• Previous experience with emergency medicine.

Appointment Terms This is a permanent part‑time, in‑person position (12‑month, 21 hours per week). The opening is for a primarily day position with a flex schedule that may include occasional weekend days. Candidates must be willing to extend into the evening hours on occasion to meet the needs of the service/population. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A requirement to be present on the Storrs campus for orientation may be required.

To Apply Please apply online at  (Staff Positions, Search #497991) to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Personal lived experience and shared identities are invaluable, and people with lived experience and/or shared identities are encouraged to apply.

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As an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.