Part-time, Limited-term Staff Nurse

Position Overview

As a member of the Marquette University Medical Clinic team, the Staff Nurse provides health care to students, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. This RN position functions independently following medical protocols and orders. The RN serves as a health care resource and advocate for students and their families. This is a part time, Limited Term Position Without Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily RN schedule with students scheduled for nursing care provided independently by RN.
• Serve as a vaccine advocate; review vaccine records and administer vaccines following CDC guidelines and State of Wisconsin protocols. Requires in-depth knowledge of vaccines and immunizations to include required, recommended and travel vaccine guidelines.
• Coordinate travelling flu clinics with the Nursing School for the entire university to promote wellness. Must be a flu vaccine advocate and have extensive knowledge of influenza vaccines with the ability to teach and oversee nursing students in the administration process.
• Administer and read TB Skin Tests. Must have working knowledge of tuberculosis, latent infection vs. active disease. Must be able to administer intradermal injection and recognize a positive result. Must be able to educate students about positive result and need for follow-up care/medication treatment with referral to TB Control Clinic/Milwaukee Health Dept.
• Coordinate off-site TB Clinics with Dental School.
• Administer oral/IM/subcutaneous medications from medical orders from both MUMC providers as well as providers outside MUMC. Must have medication knowledge.
• Provide education based on information collected from student during STD asymptomatic testing visits; collect lab specimens; notify students of test results; collaborate with medical provider to have student treated if positive result.
• Perform wound care based on medical orders from both MUMC providers and outside providers. Must have wound healing assessment skills and ability to provide triage wound assessment/plan of care.
• Perform nurse triage for student walk-in or telephone visits. Use critical thinking/assessment skills to evaluate student subjective and objective symptoms and vital signs. Collect and document data and use problem-solving skills to determine a plan of care for students. Common triage concerns include lacerations, burns, orthopedic injuries, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, headache, insect stings, rashes and anxiety.
• Perform clinical procedures such as first aid/emergency care, IV placement/infusion, EKG, wound/burn care, ear lavage, eye irrigation, vision screening, pulse ox readings, nebulizer treatments, peak flow measurements, and orthopedic equipment/teaching.
• Maintain knowledge of MUMC formulary medications and dispense medications from MUMC Pharmacy as prescribed by medical provider. Review directions and pertinent information from medication teaching sheet with student.
• Monitor medication inventory and order medications as needed. Maintain all paperwork and follow MU Marquetplace purchasing and reimbursement guidelines.
• Monitor vaccine inventory and order vaccines as needed. Maintain all paperwork and follow MU Marquetplace purchasing and reimbursement guidelines.
• Learn and use Medicat computer system to access student information and document student care.
• Work collaboratively with all MUMC team members. Perform other clinic duties as needed to promote a positive student experience in the medical clinic.
• Follow OSHA and infection control measures for environmental cleanliness.
• Maintain competency and enhance professional development by attending in-services, training sessions, seminars and/or conferences. Attend staff meetings and participate on committees as needed.
• Participate in community outreach programs/activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
• Certified in CPR.
• Interest and commitment to the educational and preventive aspects of college health.
• Professional practice style compatible with and supportive of Marquette University's mission.
• 2-3 years nursing experience in ambulatory care.
• Basic computer skills to include e-mail, Teams meetings, Skype IM.
• Proficient Electronic Health Record skills (Medicat).
• Proficient fax/copy machine skills.
• Proficient medical equipment skills to include but not limited to electronic blood pressure/pulse/pulse ox/temp, EKG, otoscope, stethoscope, and orthopedic equipment.
• Must comply with the ethical standards of the nursing profession.
• Must exercise professional judgement and discretion in the clinical setting and be sensitive to the developmental issues and needs of a diverse campus population.
• Ability to work as a member of health care team with minimal direct supervision.
• Nursing experience in college health, outpatient acute care, primary care or public health is essential.

Employment Status: Part Time
Posting Date: 08/27/2026