Student Health Services Nurse

The Pennsylvania State University • Hazleton, PA

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About The Position

Penn State Hazleton is seeking a Student Health Services Nurse. The Nurse plays a vital role in supporting student health, wellness, and success through direct care, education, and outreach . Reporting to the Director of Student Services and Engagement, the RN duties include, but may not be limited to: Provide compassionate, high-quality health services to students through in-person and telephone consultations. Assess patient needs, follow nurse protocols, offer self-care guidance, and refer to a clinician or emergency care when appropriate. Educate students on health promotion, prevention, and wellness topics; support outreach efforts and wellness programming. Coordinate campus health initiatives such as flu/immunization clinics, blood drives, and wellness events. Collaborate with the part-time physician assistant and consult with physicians as needed for medication orders or care outside nurse protocols. Communicate test results, immunization requirements, and follow-up instructions to students clearly and confidentially. Support student immunization compliance and student health insurance processes. Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in accordance with clinical and university standards. Advocate for students by listening to concerns, providing support, and connecting them to appropriate resources. Participate in quality improvement, training, and contribute to updates of clinical protocols and procedures. Serve as a professional resource and role model; assist with onboarding new staff and student workers Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical knowledge and best practices. This position requires a nurse capable of working autonomously while collaborating with University Health Services and a consulting physician as needed. Other duties include representing Health Services on campus committees and at special events, data collection, and reporting to University Health Service annually.

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Registered Nurse - Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania is required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing experience in college health, emergency room, public health, and school health.
• Experience and competency in health education and health promotion programs and activities.
• Compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and FERPA regulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational institution nurse protocols, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality health services to students through in-person and telephone consultations.
• Assess patient needs, follow nurse protocols, offer self-care guidance, and refer to a clinician or emergency care when appropriate.
• Educate students on health promotion, prevention, and wellness topics; support outreach efforts and wellness programming.
• Coordinate campus health initiatives such as flu/immunization clinics, blood drives, and wellness events.
• Collaborate with the part-time physician assistant and consult with physicians as needed for medication orders or care outside nurse protocols.
• Communicate test results, immunization requirements, and follow-up instructions to students clearly and confidentially.
• Support student immunization compliance and student health insurance processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in accordance with clinical and university standards.
• Advocate for students by listening to concerns, providing support, and connecting them to appropriate resources.
• Participate in quality improvement, training, and contribute to updates of clinical protocols and procedures.
• Serve as a professional resource and role model; assist with onboarding new staff and student workers
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain clinical knowledge and best practices.
• Represent Health Services on campus committees and at special events, data collection, and reporting to University Health Service annually.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees