The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) serves as the primary care provider within Student Health Services (SHS) and must be qualified to practice independently. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the NP collaborates to deliver high-quality, student-centered care.
This role is responsible for providing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate primary care services to students, with an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and overall well-being. The NP will also maintain responsibility for clinical documentation, care coordination, and billing for services provided within SHS.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide culturally responsive, inclusive care that affirms diverse student identities and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Deliver comprehensive primary care using evidence-based practice, including: Conducting health histories and physical examinations; Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; Diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions; Prescribing medications and treatments as appropriate.
- Emphasize health education, prevention, and wellness in all patient interactions.
- Collaborate with SHS and Counseling team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
- Facilitate continuity of care through appropriate referrals to specialists and community resources.
- Exercise independent clinical judgment in complex or non-routine situations, adapting policies and procedures as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record in compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.
- Manage workload effectively to meet patient care demands and departmental priorities.
- Participate in SHAW meetings, campus initiatives, and professional development activities.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning and maintain active involvement in relevant professional organizations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to provide care to diverse populations and effectively engage with individuals across multiple, intersecting identities.
- Strong clinical competence in young adult health, public health, or college health.
- Commitment to student development, learning, and holistic well-being.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to function independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Proficiency in electronic medical record systems and willingness to complete required training.
- Knowledge of and compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and other applicable regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher.
- Current Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of Minnesota.
- Active or eligible for DEA licensure and controlled substance registration.
- Successful credentialing through SHS, CSS, and SHAW.
- Completion of all required immunizations with documentation upon hire and ongoing compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in an ambulatory care setting.
- Experience in college health, primary care, or family practice settings.
- Current faculty appointment within the Nursing program at The College of St. Scholastica.
