"Nurse Practitioner - University Health and Counseling Services"

Position Summary

Serves the university community and primarily provides health care to students. Actively participates in health education activities. Participates in the general development of UHCS policies, procedures, and educational materials. A primary goal is to promote and enhance successful student learning though the delivery of quality health care, counseling and education.

As a guiding principle, all UHCS deliberations will consider “what is best for the students” first, and “what is best for the staff” second. The UHCS is an affirmative action conscious organization. It is every employee’s responsibility to enhance staff collaboration and cooperation and to assist with general clinic functions as needed, based on staffing and patient care needs.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Provision of Direct Care is the primary responsibility and not to be less than 90% in any contract year.

• Provides advanced practice nursing care to students within the overall supervision and policy established by the Medical Supervisor. Scope includes care for minor trauma, illnesses, reproductive health care, health maintenance and health promotion for the general student population. Provides care and assists in the management of health services for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities and may include an in-depth assessment and plan of care, as needed.
• Provides care to students by obtaining and evaluating client history, performing an appropriate physical exam, and assessing and treating appropriate to level of training.
• Experience in transgender care is preferred; however, a willingness to train is required. The selected candidate will receive comprehensive training under the supervision of the Medical Director and will assume responsibility for their own patient panel upon completion of training.
• Provides consultation, cooperative case management and professional nursing leadership with UHCS staff.
• Provides continuity of care to patients by coordinating health care needs through intervention, counseling and referral on and off campus.
• Promotes health maintenance, promotion and self-advocacy by individualized teaching and providing information for self-care and behavioral change for each student as appropriate. Identifies and responds to students at risk for serious health conditions.

Non-Direct Care not to exceed 10% in a given contract year and may vary weekly depending on the given needs.

• Prepares and presents campus and community health programming. Participates in the development and selection of printed materials.
• Keeps current with new developments in nursing and health care by attending in-service programs, professional conferences, reading professional literature and participating with UHCS staff in numerous settings.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of quality care standards.
• Participates as a member of UHCS and university committees.

Supervision received

Medical Supervisor provides clinical supervision. Health Director provides administrative supervision.

Supervision exercised

Clinical supervision of interns, student workers and practicum students.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and to promote the health and well-being of patients and those around them
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats illnesses, and manages chronic health problems
• May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
• Develops, implements, collects data, and evaluates primary health care services as directed by individual care plans
• Develops individualized care plans based on medical assessments in accordance with medical best practices and established rules and regulations

Department

University Health and Counseling Services

Compensation

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary within the range of $80,000 - $85,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. This is based on the 80% FTE.

Required Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner, licensed or eligible for license in the State of Wisconsin.
• Sensitivity to development issues of young adults and willingness to function with a team approach is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science and/or certified specialist with experience in primary care preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

How to Apply

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references