Registered Nurse
Job Description
The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the health care team at Health Services that serves the diverse student population at Brown. The RN provides nursing care to students, administers medications and injections, performs ancillary testing and nursing procedures as indicated and provides patient education. The Registered Nurse is also responsible for providing triage to patients who present or call Health Services for assessment, treatment and/or advice.
This posting is for a per diem position, 1 shift a week or 4 shifts a month. Availability to work weekends and evenings is required.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
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Valid Rhode Island RN license required.
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BLS CPR certification required.
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3-5 years of acute care nursing experience required, with a mix of ambulatory, emergency room and community health preferred.
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College health / adolescent health experience preferred.
Job Competencies
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Ability to work with a diverse student population.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations.
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Must demonstrate excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
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Experience with electronic health records.
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Ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse population required; experience working with diverse student populations preferred.
Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.
Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position. To learn about benefits at Brown University, visit the Brown University benefits page.
Benefits of Working at Brown
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date
2026-01-06
Job Posting Title
Registered Nurse
Department
Health Services
Grade
Grade 10
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Time Type
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
7.5
Position Work Location
Onsite
Submission Guidelines
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.