Professional Nurse
North Carolina Central University
USD 39,152-72k / year
Posted on Sep 2, 2025
Professional Nurse
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
- Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
- Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
- North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
- Community Service Leave
- NC State – Health Benefits
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 11-12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount and more.
Posting Details
Position Information
Position/Classification Title | Professional Nurse |
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Working Title | Professional Nurse |
Competency Level | Journey |
Position Number | 201332 |
Salary Grade Equivalent | |
FLSA | Non-Exempt |
Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time |
FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months |
If time limited, duration date | |
Department Hiring Range | $39,152 - $72,000 |
EEO-1 Category | Laborers & Helpers |
SOC Code | 11-3051 - Industrial Production Managers |
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! | Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu. |
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Primary Function of Organizational Unit | Student Health Services (SHS) supports the University and Division by providing an array of preventative educational, physical and mental health services. Inclusive and student centered in our approach, SHS adapts to the changing needs of the campus community through innovation, technology and excellence. Student Health and Counseling Services is responsible for providing primary health care to the student campus community in a professional, competent, caring, and confidential manner. SHS is committed to: providing reasonably comprehensive ambulatory medical services to all eligible students; promoting disease prevention through health education; providing non- classroom health education on issues that impact the student both physically and psychologically; provide counseling services with referrals to other psychological professionals when necessary; provide ancillary support services (i.e. laboratory, pharmacy, and administrative); providing advisory, collaborative, and educational assistance to other university departments; and ensuring staff competency to support and fulfill this mission. The goals are to maintain quality of care, client satisfaction, affordability, accessibility, and suitability for operational effectiveness. |
Primary Purpose of Position | The primary purpose of the position is to deliver primary health care to students. Applies current nursing theory, principles of care and nursing procedures in performing the following functions appropriate to the age of the patient, maintains a safe and clean care environment, quality improvement, actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives FSU Student Health Services and performs other duties as requested. The Registered Nurse is responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routine examinations to ensure patient health. Provides counseling with regards to health promotion and disease prevention. Teach, and evaluate students and other medical staff. Provides clinical knowledge to health-related queries from faculty and staff. Their duties include speaking with their patients about healthy lifestyle choices for their age, completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain updated medical records. |
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Soft and hard skills are especially critical for nurses who rely on communication, teamwork and other interpersonal interaction skills. Nurses need to demonstrate the following skills, including:
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Minimum Education/Experience | Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. |
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | Registered Nurse must obtain a license to practice in North Carolina. This licensure requires a valid state Registered Nurse license and the completion of a national certification examination. Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina with two or more years of experience. At the minimum, candidates must have graduated from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing or a master’s in public health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience including two years of nursing experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. |
Equal Opportunity Employer | North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
Work Hours | Monday-Friday |
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies | Yes |
Campus Security Authority Designated Position | No |
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Required Competency | Knowledge - Program/Technical |
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Required Competency | Client/Patron Service |
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Required Competency | Client/Customer Service |
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Required Competency | Coaching/Mentoring |
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Required Competency | Planning and Organizing Work/Supervision |
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Required Competency | Critical Thinking |
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Required Competency | Other Duties as Assigned |
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Duties | • Additional Duties Completes other duties as requested: Medical Director, NCCU Director, Student Affairs leadership, and Campus leadership. |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | SPA01427P |
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Open Date | 09/01/2025 |
Close Date | 09/30/2025 |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
- Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Explain your working knowledge of medication administration.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, completion of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the North Carolina Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, and “approved to practice medical acts” by the Joint Subcommittee?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Explain your working knowledge of medical records and HIPAA regulations.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you Licensed by North Carolina Board?
(Open Ended Question)