Department
IU HEALTH CENTER (BA-IUHC-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. The Office of Student Life staff and multiple departments aim to help students navigate their time at IU, providing the tools they need to be successful in school and after graduation. Students are our priority, and their health, safety, and overall well-being are our core mission.
The IU Student Health Center is proud to be a department within the Office of Student Life, committed to promoting learning and respect in all programs, interactions, and partnerships. We commit to creating and maintaining a welcoming environment where all people are respected, valued, and affirmed so that they may know they matter and belong at Indiana University.
Job Summary
- Takes relevant health history of patient concerns. Conductsappropriate assessment which may include physical examination,client, family and social history. Identifies health risks andneeds based on normal and abnormal findings obtained from history,examination and/or diagnostic tests.
- Plans, implements and evaluates care which may includediagnostic testing, prescribing or obtaining a prescription for pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, patienteducation and appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and/or agencies.
- Participates in periodic and/or joint evaluations of careprovided which may include chart review or patient evaluation.Follows state license requirements and IU Health Center (IUHC)policies.
- Supports quality of patient care records by accuratedocumentation on all patients seen and confidentiality in allmatters.
- Works cooperatively with and consults with other Health Centerstaff when appropriate and when required by state license. Relatesin a professional and considerate manner.
- Consults with and refers to non-Health Centerproviders whenindicated. Interacts with these providers in a professionalmanner.
- Interacts in a professional manner with non-IU Health Centerstaff (parents, other IU employees and faculty, non-IUemployees).
- Provides consultations for other health care providers.Participates in mentoring and supervision of the clinic work ofnursing staff. Participates in the teaching of medical, nursepractitioner and other allied health students.
- Exhibits sensitivity to the diverse cultural backgrounds ofIUHC patients. Provides care to all patients in a constructive andethical manner.
- Provides patients with information about health promotion,health maintenance, illness management and sexuality.
- Maintains current knowledge and skills by attending educationalprograms.
- Participates in research or clinical trials that may involve the IUHC.
- Attends and participates in IUHC Medical and Nursing Staffmeetings and other committees as requested and approved by theDirector.
- Adheres to established IUHC policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the workdescribed.
General Responsibilities
- Elicits, records, and interprets a complete health history.Performs, records, and interprets a complete physicalexamination.
- Selects and orders appropriate tests and procedures necessaryto augment physical findings and distinguish between normal andabnormal findings. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures asnecessary and appropriate for the care of the patient.
- Collaborates with the attending physician, social worker, staffnurses, private physicians, sub-specialists, other appropriate health team members to plan and coordinate care and follow-up of pediatric patients with suspected maltreatment.
- Collaborates, communicate and coordinate with child protectionservices, law enforcement and prosecutors to help educate and inform them in the patient's condition and medical care plan.
- Participates in psychosocial management of patients and families.
- Takes an active role in the performance of clinical research.
- Takes an active role in the development and performance of community outreach.
Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in nursing OR completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Work Experience
- 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
Licenses and Certificates
- Registered Nurse issued by the State of Indiana upon date of hire.
- Board certification may be required for some positions.
- Advance practice registered nurse licensure may be required for some positions.
- Prescriptive authority may be required for some positionswithin 90 days of hire.
- DEA license and liability insurance may be required for somepositions within 90 days of hire.
Skills
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Demonstrates problem solving skills.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Possesses strong technical aptitude.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations ofmoving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objectsand equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discernbetween various objects and devices and to position patients. Theperson in this role must be able to perform the essential functionswith or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indiana University Bloomington
This is an in-person position
Advertised Salary
$125,000.00 - $128,170.00 annually
Work Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Benefits Overview
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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