Registered Nurse, University Student Health Center

The ETSU College of Nursing, Office of Practice invites applications for a full-time Registered Nurse for the ETSU Student Health Center located on the ETSU Johnson City, TN campus.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to the Clinical Director and/or Nurse Manager for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with established nursing protocols. The RN ensures the evidence-based application of nursing principles, prioritizes patient safety, and provides comprehensive patient education. This role involves utilizing clinical expertise to promote health, prevent disease, and support recovery. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the overall mission of care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of advanced nursing skills and techniques.
• Knowledge of current developments in health-related areas.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding patient care.
• Ability to operate equipment including: computer, autoclave, centrifuge, microscope, cash register, blood pressure units, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, electric thermometers, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with university personnel at various levels, students, parents, representatives of the community, and the medical community.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
• Ability to keep records and reports.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• One (1) year of clinical nursing experience.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in TN or compact/multistate by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Experience in ambulatory care.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job across various settings in the classroom, simulation, clinical, and/or community. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and balance. The employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee must be able to perceive and respond to sounds and alarms; communicate effectively with others; and have a sufficient vision regarding near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception as well as the ability to observe and monitor situations in full and dimmed light. The employee may stand, walk, and/or sit in various settings for up to 7.5 hours at a time in addition to the preparation and closure of a clinical shift. Rapid mobility may also be required on occasion. Physical expectations of an assigned clinical facility may vary and be subject to change.

Stress levels may be high due to frequently dealing with numerous students, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers. This position demands concentration and the ability to work in emotionally-charged situations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family: Medical Nurse 1
• Salary Range: $53,112.67 (MR 7 entry level)
• For information on benefits please visit:

Application Instructions

1. Exempt positions are required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
2. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
3. Documents needed to apply:
   1. Cover Letter
   2. Current CV/Resume
   3. Copy of active RN licensure from the State of Tennessee or compact/multistate
4. An official transcript will be required upon hire. Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only.

Position is contingent upon available funding.

College of Nursing Overview

The College of Nursing is part of the University’s Academic Health Sciences Center, which also includes the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Public Health, and the College of Health Sciences. The College of Nursing is the largest in the State of Tennessee, offering multiple tracks for students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The nurse-led clinics under the College of Nursing feature four Federally Qualified Health Centers and two Student Health Clinics. The largest Community Health Center in Johnson City provides primary care, behavioral health care, pediatrics, and women's health with an on-site Dental Clinic, Radiology Department, Lab, and Charitable Pharmacy. Area unhoused individuals receive a continuum of services at the Downtown Day Center. Two school-based clinics in Hancock County provide care for students, staff, and the surrounding community. ETSU students and staff are served by the University Health Center on campus, while the nurse clinic at University School serves that population. The College of Nursing Community Health Centers have received federal funding for more than 30 years, accepting all patients regardless of their ability to pay.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For , recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer Statement:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.