Nurse Practitioner
- Employer
- Suffolk University
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 12, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The 21 hour/week Nurse Practitioner will
join a dedicated team of health professionals in the Counseling,
Health & Wellness Center (CHW) at Suffolk University, an
integrated care setting composed of Health Services, Counseling
Services, and Wellness Education. Reporting to the Associate
Director/Director of Medical Operations, the Nurse Practitioner
provides health care for Suffolk University undergraduate and
graduate students in accordance with university, state and federal
rules and regulations and nursing standards of care. CHWs medical
practice includes a physician consultant who provides clinical
consult to the medical team and limited direct patient care. In
addition to clinical service delivery, all CHW staff have the
opportunity to collaboratively develop and implement educational
materials for students and engage in outreach to the campus
community.
Successful candidates will bring an
interest in multi-disciplinary and holistic approaches to student
health in a higher education setting, an interest in working with
diverse populations, and an awareness of healthcare disparities and
culturally responsive treatment approaches. CHW is committed to
providing culturally responsive services to the diverse population
students at Suffolk University. For this reason, CHW staff members
participate in ongoing professional development related to
diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Duties:
Clinical Service Delivery:
Provide direct patient care in compliance with CHW protocols,
policies, and procedures.
Offer scheduled appointments for non-urgent issues each day as well
as walk-in/crisis appointments on a rotating schedule.
Conduct thorough history and physical exams for myriad chief
complaints related to illness or injury and various types of
routine physicals.
Develop and implement plans of care, collaboratively with each
patient, based on patient's presenting concern.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify
patient's health care needs.
Perform blood draws, administer intramuscular, subcutaneous, and
intradermal injections, and perform out-patient medical procedures
if/when necessary.
Provide educational tools in the course of treatment and ensure
effective interactions with patients and families.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic
treatments.
Appropriately refer patients off-campus for consultation or
treatment with specialized health providers/resources for
specialized healthcare needs.
Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely
manner.
Assist with CHW outreach to students requiring medical follow-up as
identified by the Week-in-Review and Student of Concern
Committees.
Act in compliance with university policies/procedures, regulatory
requirements, and advanced practice nursing standards and
guidelines.
Maintain ongoing communications and collaboration with Counseling,
Health, and Wellness providers and staff.
Actively participate in the quality improvement processes
undertaken by CHW and the Student Affairs Division, to which CHW
belongs.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings, professional
development, medical consultation, and didactic trainings related
to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and other topics relevant to
college health.
Outreach to Campus Community:
Provide outreach and/or training sessions for students, families,
and/or Student Affairs colleagues related to college student
health.
Perform other duties, as assigned by the Director of Counseling,
Health and Wellness and/or the Associate Director/Director of
Medical Operations.
Requirements:
Massachusetts APRN licensure as Adult or Family Nurse
Practitioner.
AANP or ANCC board accreditation.
Ability to work independently and as part of the health services
team.
Strong general medical knowledge.
Interest and ability to work with a diverse patient
population.
Commitment to interdisciplinary practice and holistic approaches to
overall health.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-5 years of experience providing primary medical care to late
adolescents/young adults, ideally in a college health setting.
Experience providing services working with historically
underrepresented populations including Black/African American,
Indigenous/First Nations, Latinx, Asian/Asian American/Pacific
Islander, multiracial and other students of color, international
students, and/or students who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Weekly Schedule:
21 hours/week can be divided Monday Thursday but must be consistent
week-to-week.
Participation in Student Affairs Division Initiatives and CHW Quality Improvement:
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