Registered Nurse

Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) is a primary care medical clinic for USF students. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses provide medical evaluation and care by appointment. Specialty services include, sexual health & gynecology, dermatology, behavioral health, sports medicine, travel medicine and antigen clinic. Pharmacy and Lab services are available on site. We also assist students with immunization and insurance compliance, and administer the student health insurance plan.

The Registered Nurse primary purpose of this position is to provide patient care in the general clinic and specialty areas of psychiatry, urgent care and gynecology. This position will provide telephone and walk- in triage, as well as supervision consultation and guidance of nursing staff.

Special Skills or Training:

Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in compliance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with Chapter 64 B9, Florida Administrative Code. Must have a American Heart Basic life support for Health care Providers certification.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires licensure as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligibility to practice nursing in accordance with Chapter 64 B9, Florida Administrative Code.

Preferred Qualifications:

Florida licensure as a Registered Nurse practical nurse, BLS and IV certification and competency in phlebotomy. At least five years of nursing experience in primary care, urgent care, college health or inpatient hospital setting.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

(a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;

(b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;

(c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;

(d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or

(e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
• 45%: Perform telephone and walk-in triage of patients, determining level of care required and facilitate medical treatment, referral and follow up care as needed. Follow up on phone calls, complete health forms, assist with lab results reporting process, and complete reportable disease forms. Nursing fax folder, complete prior authorizations and assist with medication refill per protocol. Review nurse line reports as needed.
• 40%: Provide general nursing care to patients to include: provision of nursing care in urgent care, general medicine, psychiatry and sexual health and gynecology clinics. Administration of medication/ IV therapy with Phlebotomy. Perform as primary floor supervisor for Health Clinic. Provide consultation and guidance to licensed practical nurses (LPN) and medical assistants (MA).
• 10%: Monitor medication inventory, monitor infection disease rounds in the clinic, assisting with Quality Studies, and monitor/log AED protocol. Monitor staff assignments. Complete PSO for all ER transfers and follow up per protocol. Report PSO reports to Assistant Director of Nursing.
• 5%: Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Nursing
• 45%: Perform telephone and walk-in triage of patients, determining level of care required and facilitate medical treatment, referral and follow up care as needed. Follow up on phone calls, complete health forms, assist with lab results reporting process, and complete reportable disease forms. Nursing fax folder, complete prior authorizations and assist with medication refill per protocol. Review nurse line reports as needed.
• 40%: Provide general nursing care to patients to include: provision of nursing care in urgent care, general medicine, psychiatry and sexual health and gynecology clinics. Administration of medication/ IV therapy with Phlebotomy. Perform as primary floor supervisor for Health Clinic. Provide consultation and guidance to licensed practical nurses (LPN) and medical assistants (MA).
• 10%: Monitor medication inventory, monitor infection disease rounds in the clinic, assisting with Quality Studies, and monitor/log AED protocol. Monitor staff assignments. Complete PSO for all ER transfers and follow up per protocol. Report PSO reports to Assistant Director of Nursing.
• 5%: Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Nursing