The RN position at Health and Wellness Services is crucial in promoting students' health and well-being within the campus community. This position involves providing nursing care, health education, and support to students, faculty, and staff while collaborating with other health professionals to foster a healthy campus environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct nursing assessments and provide nursing care for students.
- Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations as prescribed.
- Monitor and document health status and response to treatment.
- Assist in managing health-related emergencies and provide first aid when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with regulations.
- Participate in campus health initiatives and community outreach programs.
- Provide support and intervention in crisis situations.
- Coordinate with emergency services when needed.
- Provide health education and resources on topics such as nutrition, mental health, sexual health, and substance abuse.
- Develop and implement wellness programs and workshops to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Collaborate with campus mental health professionals, counselors, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Present to classes and students as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution.
- Current unencumbered RN license in Kansas
- Previous experience in a clinical or school health setting is preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a university health center
- 5 or more years experience as an RN
- Bachelor's of nursing (BSN)
Appointment Date: July 2025 (10-month appointment, with summers off)
Schedule/Hours: This is a part-time position working 30hrs per week.
Benefits: To review out competitive benefit package, please visit
FHSU Benefits.
Priority Deadline: April 24, 2025. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately following the priority deadline and will continue until the position is filled.
Required Application Documents: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit
FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Name: Bethany McCombs
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination: Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or
www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.
