University Registered Nurse - 9m

Location : Kutztown, PA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: Division: Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Department: Health & Wellness Center - Nurses Opening Date: 06/29/2024 Bargaining Unit: OPEIU Classification: University Registered Nurse Job Summary Kutztown University is accepting applications to fill two (2) University Registered Nurse (9-month) positions. The University Nurse is a member of the Enrollment Management and Student Affairs division and works in collaboration with campus partners to enhance students' experience, success, and retention by promoting health and wellness. Desired s tart date is August 5, 2024 or as soon as possible The University Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing services to University students, including injury, illness, and prevention care. Work efforts are primarily directed toward the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of the physical and mental health of our students; providing nursing assessment and treatment in accordance with established protocols and standards of care; and guiding students to make informed decisions about their health. The University Nurse is also responsible to function as a team member and is expected to utilize their experience and skill in collaboration with their colleagues. The University Nurse often will need to be autonomous and is required to possess the clinical experience to assess, evaluate, treat, or refer to a provider as needed. Compensation Package: $45,270.00 (9-months), plus comprehensive benefits, including: Schedule - Monday - Friday dayshift hours, 9-month position - no weekends, nights, or holidays, and summers off! Paid Time Off - Generous personal, vacation, & sick leave banks, and the University is closed the last week of December for winter break. Medical insurance - Low bi-weekly premium for Highmark PPO plan and prescription drug benefits; dental & vision benefits at no cost. Coverage starts on the first day of employment for employee and dependents. Group life insurance - $40,000 coverage at no cost to the employee. Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance - Low premium rates available for purchase for additional employee coverage as well as coverage for spouse and children. Long-Term Disability Insurance - Available for purchase at low premiums with either a 90 or 180-day waiting period. Retirement Program - 2 plan options. Bachelor's Degree tuition waiver - For employee, spouse, and dependents. Minimum Qualifications Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania registered nurse license. BSN or diploma in nursing. AHA BLS CPR & AED certification. Minimum of three (3) years recent professional nursing experience in a college health center, emergency, ambulatory care, behavioral health, acute or primary care setting. Required Skills Possess critical thinking skills, work autonomously in accordance with scope of practice, and ability to make sound judgments based upon current nursing standards and ethics. Demonstrate a commitment to provide nonjudgmental, compassionate care to a diverse student population in an equitable and inclusive manner. Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team. Must have interpersonal skills to courteously engage with students and staff members to effectively achieve desired goals. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of the medical needs of college-aged students. Experience with phlebotomy, injections, TB skin testing, collection of body fluid samples, and preparation of specimens for testing and/or transportation to affiliate laboratory. Experience in a reproductive healthcare setting. Prior experience working with adolescent/young adult population. Supplemental Information Applications & resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than close of day July 31, 2024. All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation. Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. Kutztown University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations. We are an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates. Non-Discrimination Statement Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at or by e-mail at . Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at or by email at , or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC , by phone at (TDD: ), by fax at , or by e-mail at . Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at The link for the benefits for OPEIU is: Medical/Prescription Drug PPO health plan offered to employees, which includes prescription drug and hearing coverage. Healthy U Wellness Program Voluntary program designed to provide employees with tools and resources to assist in improving and maintaining good health. Participants are rewarded with reduced health care premiums. Dental and Vision Coverage Offered at no additional cost to employees. State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) A confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems, including counseling, legal, and financial services. Group Life Insurance Employer paid term life provided for permanent employees based on onetime salary up to a maximum of $50,000. Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) Income protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period. Voluntary Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) Additional life insurance coverage and personal accident insurance to help protect against losses due to accidents or death. Maximum employee coverage is five times annual salary up to $500,000. Group Retirement Plans Employees can choose one of the mandatory retirement plan options - a 401(a), with a 5% employee contribution and a 9.29% employer contribution or the State Employees' Retirement Plan (SERS) pension/investment plan with various enrollment options. Voluntary Retirement Plans All employees are eligible to participate in our 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Flexible Spending Accounts Income withheld before taxes for eventual reimbursement of certain medical and dependent care expenses. Tuition Waiver benefits vary by employee group. Paid Time Off Generous leave and time-off benefits determined by your employee group. 01 What is your highest level of education? High School Some College Associates Degree Bachelor Degree Masters Degree 02 Do you have an Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania registered nurse license? Yes No 03 Do you have a minimum of 3 years recent professional nursing experience in a college health center, emergency, ambulatory care, behavioral health, acute or primary care setting? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2024-11-02