SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a professional position responsible for providing
healthcare services to students through University Health Services
under the supervision of a physician. Responsible for conducting
complete physicals and providing treatment, and counseling
patients. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude
for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the
Director of Health Services Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Nurse Practitioner:
Master’s degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program is
required.
No direct experience is required. Knowledge of nursing techniques,
principles, and procedures is required. Knowledge of methods and
procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and
treatment is required. License by the Texas Board of Nursing to
practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is
required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is
required. Experience in gynecology is preferred. Candidates without
a current Texas license will be considered if license can be
obtained prior to start date.
Physician Assistant:
Bachelor’s degree is required. Graduation from an accredited
physician assistant program is required.
No direct experience is required. Knowledge of methods and
procedures in the field of general medicine and principles of the
development, implementation, and documentation of individualized
care and treatment plans is required. License by the Texas
Physician Assistant Board under the Texas Medical Board to practice
as a physician assistant is required. Basic Cardiac Life Support
(BCLS) certification is required. Experience in gynecology is
preferred. Candidates without current Texas license will be
considered if license can be obtained prior to start date.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides healthcare services to students through the outpatient
student health clinic.
Makes diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of
patients, collaborating and/or consulting with medical staff as
appropriate.
Provides patients with information regarding medications,
treatments, anticipated outcomes, and referrals.
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats minor injuries and
illnesses.
Orders and interprets laboratory tests.
Prescribes medication with prescriptive authority delegated by
the supervising physician.
Evaluates athletes for medical conditions that would prevent
athletic participation.
Obtains, compiles, and records patients’ medical data legibly
and in a timely manner.
Assists supervising physician with ensuring protocols,
authorizations, and chart reviews are up to date and in accordance
with applicable federal, state, and local laws and guidelines.
Maintains professional atmosphere, confidentiality of medical
records, and compassion for each patient.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists with community outreach as requested, including but not
limited to health presentations, health fairs, and vaccination
clinics.
- Provides interviews for students on pre-approved health
topics.
- Provides educational opportunities, including but not limited
to shadowing in the workplace and preceptorship for nursing and
athletic training students.
- Serves on university committees as assigned.
- May meet with pharmaceutical representatives.
- May greet clients, answer phones, check patients into and out
of appointments, and schedule appointments and activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual
can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without
reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university and
departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Knowledge of the area of gynecology.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, policies, procedures,
and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or
governing agencies.
- Skill in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
- Skill in the use of medical diagnostic and treatment tools and
equipment.
- Skill in the use of standard office equipment and
software.
- Ability to communicate in both oral and written form.
- Ability to examine, diagnose, and treat physical and mental
disorders.
- Ability to conduct and interpret routine laboratory tests.
- Ability to obtain and maintain licensure in the State of
Texas.
- Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of
duties.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Safety Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for
accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe
working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing
assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will
include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record
check.
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol
testing.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and
Network Security policy.