Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

First date of consideration will be July 8, 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. This position will be filled by either an RN or Medical Assistant.

Position Title - Registered Nurse

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.

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, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Background Check Statement - Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.