Nurse Practitioner

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner position at University of Alabama in Huntsville provides primary and urgent care services within the Dean of Students health program. The NP will conduct histories, physicals, preventive care, and health clearances for students and staff as required by program policies.

Responsibilities include educating patients on self-management, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and coordinating care with RNs and other staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution and Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
• 0-3 years of work experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP).
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Alabama and have proficient computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.
• Participate in continuing nursing education to stay current in the field.
• Serve as a clinical resource for RNs, LPNs, CMAs, lab personnel, and patient accounts staff.
• Provide high-quality primary, episodic, and chronic care, plus gynecological and family planning services.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

MSN degree

CRNP board certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job no: 504297
Department: Dean of Students
Work type: Staff Hourly On-Call Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Student Affairs

Purpose of the Position:

The Nurse Practitioner serves the specialized needs of a diverse student, faculty, and staff population. The NP will be responsible for the delivery of primary and urgent care, conducting medical histories and physical examinations, preventative care and health clearances for students and/or employees as required by their program.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses.
• Participate in continuing nursing education and training to keep abreast of current developments in the industry.
• Serve as a clinical resource for RNs, LPNs, CMAs, lab personnel, and patient account specialists.
• Provide high-quality primary, episodic, and chronic care, as well as specialty health care services and health promotion to clinic patients. Provide gynecological care, sexual health, and family planning services on a primary care level.
• Obtain and interpret patients’ history, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Conduct, order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as laboratory results, EKG’s, and imaging studies.
• Develop appropriate treatment plans, perform diagnostic screenings, and provide preventative care such as immunizations based on evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Recognize signs of mental or emotional illness in patients, provide care coordination and refer for appropriate behavioral health evaluation and treatment.
• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
• Counsel patients about drug regimens, possible side effects or interactions with other substances.
• Maintain daily clinical notes for every patient contact. Maintain accurate and detailed medical records confidentially, and document daily interactions with students, parents, faculty, and staff according to relevant local, state, and federal laws as well as University policies, guidelines, and procedures.

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution, and Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner
• 0-3 years of work experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Alabama/must have proficient computer skills
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse is preferred
• Knowledge of current health, mental health, alcohol and other drug, and social issues on university campuses, and experience in a college health setting is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of an electronic health record system is desired

Published Salary (if available):

76,684-93,600 (36.84-45/hr)

Advertised: Oct 13 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.