Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner), IU Health Center

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Tuition subsidy

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner for the IU Health Center within the Office of Student Life. This in-person role supports pediatric and student health services, conducts comprehensive exams, orders tests, and collaborates with physicians and nurses to plan care for IU students.

You will provide health promotion, manage referrals, maintain patient records, and participate in teaching and research activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Registered Nurse license 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 positions within 90 days of hire.
• DEA license and liability insurance may be required for some positions within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Takes relevant health history of patient concerns. Conducts appropriate assessment including physical examination and history.
• Plans, implements and evaluates care including diagnostic testing and patient education.
• Collaborates with attending physician, social worker, nurses, and other health team members to plan and coordinate care.
• Maintains patient records with accurate documentation and confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical decision-making

Patient safety

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in nursing

NP certification program completed

Job description

IU HEALTH CENTER (BA-IUHC-IUBLA)

The Office of Student Life is focused on building a strong foundation to ensure every student's Indiana University (IU) 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.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Takes relevant health history of patient concerns. Conducts appropriate assessment which may include physical examination, client, family and social history. Identifies health risks and needs based on normal and abnormal findings obtained from history, examination and/or diagnostic tests.
• Plans, implements and evaluates care which may include diagnostic testing, prescribing or obtaining a prescription for pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, patient education and appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and/or agencies.
• Participates in periodic and/or joint evaluations of care provided 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 accurate documentation on all patients seen and confidentiality in all matters.
• Works cooperatively with and consults with other Health Center staff when appropriate and when required by state license. Relates in a professional and considerate manner.
• Consults with and refers to non-Health Center providers when indicated. Interacts with these providers in a professional manner.
• Interacts in a professional manner with non-IU Health Center staff (parents, other IU employees and faculty, non-IU employees).
• Provides consultations for other health care providers. Participates in mentoring and supervision of the clinic work of nursing staff. Participates in the teaching of medical, nurse practitioner and other allied health students.
• Exhibits sensitivity to the diverse cultural backgrounds of IUHC patients. Provides care to all patients in a constructive and ethical manner.
• Provides patients with information about health promotion, health maintenance, illness management and sexuality.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills by attending educational programs.
• Participates in research or clinical trials that may involve the IUHC.
• Attends and participates in IUHC Medical and Nursing Staff meetings and other committees as requested and approved by the Director.
• Adheres to established IUHC policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described.

General Responsibilities

• Elicits, records, and interprets a complete health history. Performs, records, and interprets a complete physical examination.
• Selects and orders appropriate tests and procedures necessary to augment physical findings and distinguish between normal and abnormal findings. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as necessary and appropriate for the care of the patient.
• Collaborates with the attending physician, social worker, staff nurses, 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 protection services, 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.

EDUCATION

Required

• Master's degree in nursing OR completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• 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 positions within 90 days of hire.
• DEA license and liability insurance may be required for some positions within 90 days of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• 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.

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Indiana University Bloomington

This is an in-person position

$125,000.00 - $128,170.00 annually

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• 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, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Expert

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Nursing

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