Registered Nurse 1

Position Details Position Information Budget Title Registered Nurse 1 Campus Title Registered Nurse 1 School/Division Student Affairs, Division of Department Student Health Services Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SG018 Salary Range 88,147 Salary Determination Starting salary rates are based on negotiated labor contracts. Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter

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Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter

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Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality clinical care, triage, and health education to students within the Student Health Service ( SHS ) office. This role is responsible for the initial assessment of patients, performing laboratory procedures, and administering nursing treatments under the direction of clinical leadership. The RN maintains a professional environment, ensures strict patient confidentiality, and contributes to the overall efficiency of health clinic operations.

Salary:

$66,951 + $9,196 Increased Hiring Salary + $12,000 Geographic Pay Differential This position works Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Watch to learn more about careers at

SUNY Cortland:

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• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more.

Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings Major Responsibilities Clinical Triage & Assessment Perform continuous triage and medical evaluation for students via telephone and in-person walk-ins. Conduct detailed intake interviews to document nature, duration, onset, and severity of symptoms, including current medications and allergies. Facilitate patient "work-ups" by obtaining vital signs and completing nursing procedures prior to clinician evaluation. Identify and escalate urgent medical conditions to clinicians for immediate intervention. Nursing Care & Specialized Services Administer nursing treatments and services as directed by the Medical Director and staff clinicians. Provide reproductive health services, including pregnancy testing, consultation, and emergency contraception. Oversee the "cold table" self-care station, ensuring medications are stocked, packaged, and labeled according to protocol. Laboratory Operations Manage daily laboratory maintenance by ensuring a clean and organized workspace, monitoring refrigerator temperatures, and operating the autoclave to sterilize instruments as required. Perform diagnostic procedures, such as rapid strep testing, urinalysis dipsticks, blood draws, urine pregnancy tests, and COVID /Flu testing, in strict accordance with Student Health Service policies. Execute required quality control tests to ensure the accuracy and integrity of laboratory results. Professionalism & Quality Assurance Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions within the Electronic Medical Record ( EMR ). Uphold HIPAA standards and strict patient confidentiality at all times. Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) activities to improve clinical outcomes and department efficiency. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports directly to the Director of Student Health Service ( SHS ) Works closely with other staff at Student Health Service - Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and support staff.

Required Qualifications Open Competitive:

possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. Must be certified in CPR and recertified every two years. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a college health care service setting. Experience in primary care, urgent care or outpatient office setting. Experience working with an adolescent/young adult population. Experience working with an electronic medical record system. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Understanding of HIPAA (patient privacy), FERPA (student records), and OSHA standards for laboratory safety. Skilled in identifying medical emergencies and responding with appropriate life-saving measures ( CPR ). Demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse student population in a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental manner. Demonstrated ability to manage medication inventory and laboratory controls with high accuracy to ensure patient safety. Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly with clinicians, administrative staff, and the Health Services Director to maintain clinic flow. Strong written and verbal communication skills. About the University A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields. EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date 05/27/2026 Posting Detail Information Posting Number S25113 Review Start Date 06/01/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11148 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Are you licensed and currently registered to practice nursing (RN) in New York State? Yes No
• Do you have a current certification in one of the following areas: Adult nurse practitioner Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association) Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services) Child and adolescent nurse Clinical specialist in adult psychiatric and mental health nursing Clinical specialist in child and adolescent psychiatric and mental health nursing Clinical specialist in medical surgical nursing College health nurse Community health nurse Family nurse practitioner Gerontological nurse Gerontological nurse practitioner High risk prenatal nurse Infection Control (Certificate Board of Infection Control) Maternal and child health nurse Nurse practitioner in psychiatry Nursing administration Nursing administration, advanced Pediatric nurse practitioner Psychiatric and mental health nurse School nurse practitioner Yes No • If yes to the above, please advise what certifications you currently have.

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• Do you possess the following RN post-licensure experience; working with individuals in an inpatient setting?

Inpatient is defined as any acute care hospital; New York State operated inpatient/client facility, mental health clinic, psycho-social club or any other community based mental health or substance abuser treatment service, or correctional facility. Yes No If yes, please identify the years of service below.

• If yes to Inpatient Care experience, please identify the number of years: (Open Ended Question)
• Do you possess the following RN Post-Licensure experience: working with patients in a community based setting? A community based setting is defined as a day treatment center; senior citizen center; state/voluntary operated community residence or school; physical rehabilitation center; hospital outpatient department; public health agency; or diagnostic treatment center. Yes No
• If yes to community based setting experience, how many year? (Open Ended Question)
• Do you possess any RN Post-Licensure experience in the following: teaching clinical nursing courses to staff or in a school of nursing? Yes No
• If yes to teaching experience, how many years? (Open Ended Question)
• Do you possess any other RN Post-Licensure experience: doctor's office, industrial, private duty, school, utilization review,etc? Yes No
• If yes to other experience please explain and provide years of service: (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Copy of Transcript (Highest/Current Degree) Letters of Recommendation (Self-Submitted by Applicant) Professional References Contact Info.

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