| Location | Wilmington, NC |
| Salary | $56,907–$64,020 Per Year |
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Benefits of Working at UNCW
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.
Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life-creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.
Recruitment Range $56,907 - $64,020 Recruitment Range Details
The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.
Vacancy Number S02879 Position Title Professional Nurse Working Title Registered Nurse Competency Level Journey Home Department Student Health Center - 40210 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center (SHC) is to provide student centered affordable, quality health and preventive services to the students of UNCW. The SHC provides comprehensive medical services and a retail pharmacy, all with a focus on student success and patient education. The Health Center's goal is to help students stay as healthy as possible so they can fully engage in the classroom.
College Student Development Services - 40200 College College/School Information University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Registered Nurse functions as a member of a clinical team in the provision of healthcare in a fast-paced college health center. Responsibilities include obtaining pertinent medical information during check-in; educating patients; providing care and treatment consistent with nursing practice and theory; administering Immunizations and allergy shots; and performing basic laboratory tests. The nurse must demonstrate the ability to accurately assess a patient's medical condition and may assume a lead role in the clinic whenever necessary.
Additional responsibilities include serving in the nurse triage rotation, providing backup support to laboratory services, including the performance and processing of commonly ordered clinic tests. The nurse also performs key administrative tasks such as processing referrals in coordination with the medical records unit, assisting with prior authorizations for insurance, and supporting an assigned physician or mid-level provider through patient communication, care coordination, sharing normal lab results, and facilitating follow-up. The nurse may also draft forms for provider review and approval, including emergency department and communicable disease documentation.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
Required Certifications or licensure
FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Months Per Year 12J (July-June) Work Days Monday- Friday Work Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, flexibility required - occasionally may need to stay late for patient care Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 7994 Job Posting Date 07/29/2026 Posting Close Date 08/19/2026 Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40199
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