Nurse Practitioner I

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville is hiring a Nurse Practitioner I to deliver medical assessments, examinations and treatments at Campus Health Services. You will educate patients, order and report tests, consult with physicians, and maintain careful records in line with university policies.

Two years of nursing experience are required; a Master’s in nursing with NP specialization is preferred and Kentucky RN/NP licensure eligibility is required. Exempt, full-time with rotating sites.

Qualifications

• Two years nursing experience minimum.
• Master’s degree in nursing with NP specialization.
• Eligible for Kentucky licensure as RN and NP.
• BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assessments and treatments as a Nurse Practitioner I.
• Order and interpret tests, provide patient education and counseling.
• Consult with staff physicians and maintain accurate patient records.
• Act as patient advocate and participate in department initiatives.

Skills

Nursing experience

Primary care experience

BLS/CPR certification

Professional organizations involvement

Education

Master’s degree in nursing with NP specialization

Kentucky RN/NP licensure eligibility

Job description

Department:Location:Belknap CampusTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R109371Minimum Requirements:Requires individual to be eligible for Certification as Nurse Practitioner and eligible for Kentucky licensure as Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. May require a specific certification. Hire date would be after certification and licensure are granted. Two (2) years of nursing experience. Grade10 (Salaried)Position Description:The Department of Campus Health Services within the Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner I. The Nurse Practitioner I performs medical assessments, examinations and treatments, providing accurate client education, appropriate ordering and reporting of test results, and proper use of consultations. This position also serves as a resource for internal and external customers, providing sound interpretation and application of professional standards of practice and adhering to the University policies, procedures, and protocols in place. The Nurse Practitioner I is responsible for maintaining acceptable and consistent standards of care.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides health services to patients in accordance with established clinic and University procedures and protocolsProvides health education to patients regarding preventive care and prescribed treatmentsExamine patients, completes medical diagnoses, assess patient conditions, and plans care based on assessmentConsults with a staff physician regarding patient care, as necessaryServes as a patient advocate by addressing patient concerns, assessing situations, reporting concerns to designated clinic staff, recommending applicable patient action, and instituting a treatment plan if necessaryMaintains patient records according to established clinic and University procedures and protocols and facilitates effective communication with colleagues and patientsServes as a professional role model and resource through demonstration of advanced nursing practiceAssesses own professional development in collaboration with supervisor and participates in in-service trainings and continuing education programs to maintain and develop clinical knowledge and skillsConsistently practices good clinical judgment, applying active listening, critical thinking, and effective decision-making in the performance of dutiesActively participates in departmental meetings, sharing observations, concerns, and feedback pursuant to effective operations and patient satisfactionParticipate in departmental improvement activities, committee work, and special projects as necessaryParticipates to help execute Division initiatives such as freshman orientation, Welcome Week functions, and resident move-in events, as availablePerforms other duties and completes special projects as assignedPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in nursing with clinical specialization as a nurse practitionerThree (3) years of nursing experiencePrimary care experienceBLS and CPR/AED certificationExperience participating in professional organizations and quality improvement projectsWork Hours and LocationThis is a full-time, exempt position with a 40-hour regular workweek. Additional work hours may be required based on department needs, programming, staffing, and/or scheduling. This position will rotate to provide care at the Health Sciences Campus and at Cardinal Station, adjacent to Patterson Stadium. Occasional overnight travel (for professional development or conferences) may be required.Employee BenefitsThe University of Louisville offers competitive benefits and perks to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Please visit the University of Louisville Total Rewards webpages for details.Student AffairsThe Division of Student Affairs encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with your application.Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].