"Nurse Practitioner - Student Health Services - University at Albany"

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner will provide quality medical and gynecological services to a diverse student population as part of an outpatient clinic and will participate in health education and community outreach activities related to the University Student Health Services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage medical and gynecological concerns, which includes:
  • Assessment and diagnosis, providing patient health education, ordering laboratory tests, x-rays, and prescribing medications
  • Keep timely and meticulous health records
  • Provide physicals for sports, study abroad and academic-related activities
  • Evaluate MMR/TB status regarding administrative health requirement
  • Refer to specialty or emergency care as appropriate
  • Work with University Counseling and Psychological Services related to referring and receiving referrals
  • Cooperate with Albany County Department of Health
  • Cooperate inter-departmentally with UAlbany
  • Participate in orientation and other outreach for students
• Provide health screening and education and assist in the development and implementation of preventive healthcare
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to Medical Director or Designated Physician
• May supervise employees as assigned (if no direct reports at time of filling position)

Job Requirements:

Experience providing primary medical and gynecologic care, including diagnosis and evidence-based evaluation and treatment.

• Experience providing medical care to a diverse adolescent/young adult population
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and electronic N.Y.S. prescription prescribing procedures.
• Demonstrated skill in providing effective care to diverse range of personal and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to conduct efficient and effective triage and provide recommendations for medical care as well as referrals for other related services.
• Leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to provide leadership, oversight, and direction to assure Student Health Center goals, activities, and practices are consistent with and contribute to the department and University's goals and strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to cultural humility and ongoing development of multicultural competency in the context of providing inclusive and equitable services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Active Nurse Practitioner license to practice in New York State
• Current Board Certification as FNP or ANP.
• Two years of post-graduate primary care and/or urgent care experience
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience working in Urgent Care settings.
• 1-2 years of experience working in College Health.
• 1-2 years of experience working with culturally diverse, adolescent, young adult population.

Working Environment:

• Typical medical office environment
• Ability to be a professional resource for office staff from front desk, to nursing to lab staff
• Ability to provide both in person and telehealth medical care
• Ability to work with technology, including EMR and emails

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Grade: College Physician's Assistant, SL-3, $90,000

Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=187214