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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Registered Nurse, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Health Center [R0149985]

ROLE of the POSITION

• Implements the nursing process (e.g., conducts physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual assessments to plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care, including follow-up and patient education).
• Provides high-quality, all-inclusive in-person and telehealth nursing care per state, national, college health, and accreditation standards while recognizing and advocating for patient-centered care and cultural sensitivity.
• Provides preventive and screening services information, health education, and assistance with informed decision-making about overall health and vaccination against preventable disease.
• Triages patients when needed to determine appropriate level of care and maximize efficiency and patient flow.
• Provides first aid to ill or injured campus visitors in accordance with established policies and accreditation standards.
• Monitors changes in patients’ physical and mental status and initiates timely and appropriate interventions.
• Prepares and administers medications prescribed by healthcare providers.
• Properly prepares and administers vaccines.
• Assists providers with patient examinations, clinical procedures, and treatments.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies within the Student Wellness Center (SWC).
• Conducts laboratory specimen collection. May discuss results under the guidance of a medical provider.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and procedures, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Administers a variety of pre-examination or diagnostic tests (e.g., visual acuity, peak flow, EKG, spirometry).
• Follows up on weekly infection surveillance and recalls to monitor and track students post procedure and with other high-risk health conditions.
• Monitors and prepares pharmacy and patient medication refill requests.
• Conducts follow-up calls on all emergency room referrals, ensuring patients receive appropriate post-ER care, education, and resources.
• Obtains prior authorizations to ensure continuity of medication management.
• Assists in planning and conducting vaccination outreach clinics.
• Documents all patient interactions and care provided in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR), utilizing correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of all patient information as outlined in state and federal laws.
• Ensures day-to-day operations are monitored, including patient flow and wait times, and makes necessary adjustments when needed to minimize wait time and patient inconvenience and maximize academic participation.
• Proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources.
• Makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience, considers all impacted areas in the decision-making process, and seeks advice where applicable.
• Participates in various educational outreach events, including new student and faculty orientation sessions and health expos.
• Actively assists and contributes to accreditation activities and site surveys.
• Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
• Actively participates in Infection Control and Prevention & Safety (ICP) assessments and activities, including safety drills.
• Serves as a clinical resource for the staff.
• Assists the Senior RN and Director of Clinical Operations as needed in the operations of the clinic, models professional behavior, and fosters a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked patient care area that supports all caregiving activities.
• Upholds organizational goals, values, and expectations through all aspects of work.
• Serves as the Vaccine Coordinator, which includes but is not limited to vaccine ordering, inventory management, reconciliation, proper storage and handling, temperature monitoring, managing emergency plan for transfer of vaccines during a power outage, and providing ongoing staff training and education.
• Participates in instrument sterilization processes, including but not limited to cleaning and sterilization of instruments and review and revision of sterilization policies and procedures.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, task forces, committees, and activities involving: the Student Health Center (SHC), Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center, Wellness Unit, Student Affairs Division, and the University.
• Reads all meeting minutes, Instant Messages, and email communications in a timely manner.
• Engages in RN and medical office assistant (MOA) peer review activities.
• Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism with colleagues and patients, fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all visitors to the University.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Stays abreast of current knowledge and evidence-based practices, so as to provide the highest quality of nursing care.
• Attends continuing education and professional development opportunities to maintain licensure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment Employees of the UNLV Student Wellness Center must be in compliance with our Employee Exposure to Communicable Disease (Prevention of) Policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

• One year of clinical experience in primary care, ambulatory care, college health, or community health setting.
• Vaccines Coordinator experience.
• Ambulatory sterile processing experience.
• Nevada State Immunization Program (Nevada WebIZ) training certification.
• Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification.

BACKGROUND CHECK

All candidates must pass a background screening.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Salary range is $74,000 - $81,000.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program,Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed Katherine Silvestri-Elmore, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on December 31, 2025.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0149985” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Resume, cover letter, three professional references

Posting Close Date

12/31/2026

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.