Job Description
Work Location: Springfield Campus
Department: Magers Family Health and Wellness
Center
HR Home Department 088000 HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
Pay Grade: 42
Proposed Salary: $25.66-$30.00 hourly
Sponsorship Information Applicants must be
currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa
sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?: No,
Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type: Full Time
Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
General Function The Registered Nurse performs
duties within the scope of practice as defined by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, in conjunction with the policies and procedures of Taylor
Health and Wellness Center, and requiring substantial specialized education, judgment, and skill based on knowledge and application of
principles derived from the biological, physical, social, and nursing sciences.The college health nurse is directed toward enhancing the
patient's educational experience by decreasing or eliminating health-related barriers, encouraging optimal wellness, aiding the patient to
make fact-based decisions about health-related issues, and helping the patient to be a directed and informed consumer of health care
services.
Description of Primary Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Provides nursing triage, counsel and care of patients who are ill, injured or experiencing alteration in the normal health process by
gathering and evaluating the past and present health history, vital signs and the performing nursing assessment.
2. Provides quality
patient care by observing, monitoring, assessing, reporting, reporting and recording patient concerns, conditions and responses.
3.
Evaluates, schedules, and determines the appropriate administration of allergy injections, immunizations, and tuberculin skin tests and
administers medications (PO, SQ, IM, IV, SL), nebulizer therapy, EKG's and other treatments as prescribed by a provider licensed by a state
regulatory board to prescribe medications and treatments.
4. Provides education in health care and the prevention of illness to the
patient and his or her family.
5. Coordinates and assists in the delivery of a plan of health care with all members of the health
team.
6. Collaborates with Human Resources, Counseling Center, allied health services and physician offices in regards to
pre-employment health screening, drug screens and the patient's well-being.
7. Works effectively as a team member of the Magers
Health and Wellness Center's health care team by following the Center's Infection Control policy, performing all duties in full compliance
with the Center's Nursing policies and procedures, demonstrating professionalism and awareness of the issues of confidentiality, and
demonstrating respect and understanding of the rights and safety of the patient.
8. Remains competent and current through
self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and
attending training and/or courses required by the Nursing Coordinator.
9. Contributes to the overall success of the Magers Health and
Wellness Center by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION The Registered
Nurse is supervised by the Nursing Coordinator and functions under the direction of physicians and may supervise other nursing
staff.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: Training in nursing for registration as
a Professional Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri is required.
Experience : Two years nursing experience in a
clinical setting is preferred.
Skill : Must be able to organize and prioritize one's own work assignment with minimal
supervision. Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Effort: Must be able to lift 15-25 pounds
and endure extended periods of standing on a daily basis.
License: Must be actively licensed as a Registered Nurse
in the State of Missouri.
Link to Job Description Open Date: 04/14/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration will be April 22, 2026. Review of
applications will continue until filled.
This position will be a four-day-per-week role, with working hours scheduled between Monday
- Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as
watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the
scanned version to your application.
Equal Opportunity Statement Non-Discrimination
Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the
dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty,
staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex
(including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex
recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in
employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which
includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be
interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed
Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any
person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries
concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and
sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional
Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897,
Compliance@MissouriState.edu , 417-836-4252.
Background Check
Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Number: 20260090FTS
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