Registered Nurse

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse is an integral part of the health care team at Student Health Services that serves the diverse student population at Brown. The RN provides nursing care to students, administers medications and injections, performs ancillary testing and nursing procedures as indicated and provides patient education. The Registered Nurse is also responsible for providing triage to patients who present or call Student Health Services for assessment, treatment and/or advice.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Valid Rhode Island RN license required.

• BLS CPR certification required.

• 3-5 years of acute care nursing experience required, with a mix of ambulatory, emergency room and community health preferred.

• College health / adolescent health experience preferred.

• Ability to work with a diverse student population.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations.

• Must demonstrate excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

• Experience with electronic health records.

• Ability to provide culturally competent care to a diverse population required; experience working with diverse student populations preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Additional Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this position.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-05-11

Job Posting Title:

Registered Nurse

Department:

Health Services

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.