University Registered Nurse
Salary: $48,615.00 Annually
Location: Kutztown, PA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: E2026-0035
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Health & Wellness Center – Nurses
Closing Date: 4/19/2026
Bargaining Unit: OPEIU
Classification: S3042-75
Job Summary
Kutztown University is accepting applications to fill a University Registered Nurse (9-month) position. The University Nurse is a member of the Student Affairs division and works in collaboration with campus partners to enhance students’ experience, success, and retention by promoting health and wellness. Start date is August 10, 2026.
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 for functioning 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: $48,615.00 (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 employees 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, 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 providing 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 the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on April 19, 2026.
The starting salary for this position is $48,615.00, based on the OPEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.
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.
A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.
The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.
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 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at socialequity@kutztown.edu. 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 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.
Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, isavailable online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5292409/university-registered-nurse
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