Position Highlights
The University of Arizona, Campus Health Service (CHS) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Nurse Practitioner. This position is responsible for working with the Campus Health Service's (CHS) Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to provide primary care to eligible University of Arizona students and staff. This position will be responsible for providing quality medical care, within the scope of their licensure, to all clients of the CHS' Primary Care and…
Urgent Care clinics.
The CHS was the first fully accredited college health service in the nation and in the Princeton Review; the CHS has been ranked in the top 4% for Best Health Services for the past twelve years. The CHS is committed to positioning itself as an exceptional student health center by fostering an environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates all of our employees and the community we serve. It is a sundry organization of over 150 employees who are committed to improving the health and safety of college students. For more information on the CHS, please go to https://www.health.arizona.edu.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts medical examinations, diagnose, prescribe, and treats CHS patients while practicing within clinical skills and competencies.
- Makes patient referrals for further diagnosis and testing.
- Consults with other CHS healthcare providers as needed.
- Provides technical directions for CHS nurses and medical assistants.
- Prescribes and dispenses drugs and devices in accordance with established regulations.
- Provides technical direction to RN's, College of Nursing students, College of Medicine residents, intern physicians, and medical students.
- Cooperative interaction with other clinical staff and support staff.
- Provides teaching and mentoring opportunities for UA or affiliated health care trainees.
- Involvement in committees and teams as appropriate.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good oral and written communication skills, including with all levels of the institution.
- Progressive leadership skills with the ability to develop, guide, motivate, and coach others.
- Advanced knowledge of skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment and management of health and illness applicable to the care of college students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an approved school of nursing and completion of an approved adult of family practice Nurse Practitioner program.
- Minimum of five years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Board eligibility or certification in practice specialty.
- Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Arizona or will be by date of hire.
- Must have a current DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification.
- Arizona prescriptive privileges required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in college health.
- Experience in wound care, simple surgical procedures, for example suturing.
- Experience with an electronic medical record system.
Job Details
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Health Care and Wellness
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $99,901 - $129,871
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade: 12
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level: PC3
Job Family: Healthcare Providers
Job Function: Health Care & Wellness
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates: HR-CampusHealth@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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