Nurse Practitioner
Working Title: Nurse Practitioner (Part-time 5-12 hours/week), Student Health
Brief Summary of Job Description
The APRN-NP is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-C) whose primary responsibility is providing direct patient care.
Job Duties
Serves as Nurse Practitioner for general student health issues; provides direct patient care (performs physical examinations, interprets laboratory tests/diagnostic procedures, implement and document treatment plans, provides preventative health care services, prescribe medications within scope of practice; makes referrals as necessary).
Required Qualifications
Holds/maintains current for State of Nebraska licensure as Registered Nurse. Holds/maintains current for State of Nebraska licensure as APRN-NP. Current board certification as a Family or Adult nurse practitioner. Earned a Masters or Doctorate of Science degree in Nursing. Current certification in Basic Life Support. Has experience with ordering and interpreting lab tests/diagnostic procedures. Has experience with prescribing and managing medications. Requires specialized knowledge as it relates to best practices in standards of care in nursing; possesses necessary nurse management skills in order to provide day to day clinical operations of the Student health clinic. Knowledgeable of public health trends, emergency planning/operations and policy development. Ability to apply critical thinking in problem solving. Able to make sound medical decisions based on specialized knowledge of nursing practices. Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with students and staff. Requires good communications skills in direct care functions.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in college student health. Experience working with the college age/young adult population. Has at least 2 years experience. Has experience in a clinic setting (family practice, urgent care). Has experience performing physical exams/assessments. Has experience with electronic medical records.
Physical Demands
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5-12 hours per week, Academic Year
Desired Start Date 11/01/2019
Is this position temporary? Yes
Position End Date (if temporary) 05/10/2020