Staff Nurse

Job Description

Staff Nurse / Registered Nurse (35 hours/week for 39 weeks)

The Staff Nurse/Registered Nurse working for University Health Services provides physical, psychological, and emotional care on a 10‑bed inpatient unit as well as assessing/treating walk‑in patients in an emergent/urgent care setting. The nurse will be responsible for:

• Identifying patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons to understand patient needs;
• Following the nursing process;
• Evaluating patients seeking medical or emergency treatment/advice by performing a thorough nursing assessment, providing first‑aid treatment, and communicating findings to treating practitioners;
• Communicating test/lab findings to treating practitioners; coordinating treatment by communicating with the multidisciplinary team, which includes but is not limited to physicians, nurses, administration, counseling, BC Police Department, and emergency rooms;
• Arranging for referrals, tests, transportation, and admissions;
• Resolving patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies; and
• Providing counseling regarding health‑care practices and prescribed medical treatment.

Each staff member in the Division of Student Affairs is expected to support division and university‑wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.

This is a full‑time, benefitted position. The schedule is full‑time nights, alternating weeks 4 nights 11 pm‑7 am and then 5 nights 11 pm‑7 am.

Hiring Range: $42.91/hr to $53.65/hr pay rate commensurate with relevant experience.

• Registered Nurse with MA license.
• At least three years of experience in an ambulatory, emergency or college health setting.
• Electronic Medical Record experience is required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively while fostering a positive, inclusive, and productive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Experience working in a university setting is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and best practices, as well as participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience in coordinating health services and liaising with other health care professionals.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low‑Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University‑Funded 401(k) and Employer‑Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employee handbook

Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://.