Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant

Position Summary

The Dyson Wellness Center Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant will provide primary health care to students, employees, and family members of employees with an emphasis on clinical care, wellness, health education and health promotion. This person will assist in the follow-up of individuals with illness, provide clinical and professional supervision to the nursing staff, present overview of services and/or health topics to various audiences such as students, staff/faculty and parents, communicate and collaborate with appropriate colleagues to provide excellent healthcare to clients.

Description of Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver high-quality health care to students, employees, and family members ages three to twenty-six within the State of Illinois APN guidelines and the scope of practice of the Dyson Wellness Center. Assess health status, order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnose and manage acute minor illnesses/injuries and stable chronic illnesses, and provide patient education regarding diagnosis and treatment. Follow up with clients as appropriate. Provide referrals as warranted.
2. Provide clinical and professional supervision to the nursing staff. Maintain an excellent, collaborative relationship with the nurses and other members of the health care team including counselors, physician(s), campus advocate and administrative assistants. When appropriate, consult on client care with collaborating physician.
3. Maintain precise, confidential and timely electronic medical records. Regularly update medical forms as needed. Create, review and update medical protocols annually making changes that reflect current evidence-based medical guidelines.
4. Oversee the patient flow in the Dyson Wellness Center. Make recommendations about medical staff hours and assignments (to the Director of the Center). Work with the administrative assistants on medical scheduling as appropriate.
5. Assist in the hiring, training, and evaluation of medical staff.
6. Maintain relationship with Edward Hospital, Urgent Care and/or other medical providers to facilitate referrals and discounted rates for students.
7. Collaborate with other campus employees (Human Resources, Campus Safety, Residence Life, Athletic Training Staff, Title IX, Dean of Students, Student Disability Services and Dyson Wellness Center Staff) in emergency and educational efforts. Serve as a resource and provide health-related information to the campus community.
8. Represent the Dyson Wellness Center at various campus events, presenting information about services and/or health-related topics such as: new student orientations for students and parents, introduction to services for athletic teams, classes and student cohorts.
9. Remain current on health issues, particularly as they relate to the college student population, and be involved in local and national professional associations.
10. Independently manage client appointments from intake to discharge while maintaining a warm and welcoming environment.
11. Administrative duties such as ordering supplies when needed, pulling statistics, attending meetings, managing email, updating documents, work on committees and planning health education programs.