Nurse Practitioner II

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville's Campus Health Services is hiring a Nurse Practitioner II to perform medical assessments, diagnose and treat students and staff at the Belknap campus and Cardinal Station locations. This full-time role requires NP certification and Kentucky licensure, with supervision by a staff physician.

The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities to lead clinical practice initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field with 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Eligible for Kentucky RN and NP licensure and NP certification.
• May require a specific certification.
• Hire date after certification and licensure are granted.

Responsibilities

• Provides health services per clinic procedures and university protocols.
• Educates patients on preventive care and prescribed treatments.
• Examines patients, completes diagnoses, plans care based on assessment.
• Consults with staff physician regarding patient care as needed.
• Maintains patient records and facilitates communication with colleagues and patients.
• Leads department/clinic initiatives and participates in improvement activities.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Department: Campus Health Services

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Regular

Job Req ID: R109372

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. Grade 11 (Salaried)

Position Description

The Department of Campus Health Services within the Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner II. The Nurse Practitioner II 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 II is responsible for maintaining acceptable and consistent standards of care. This position will also assist department leadership to evaluate and develop clinical practice guidelines and lead one or more department/clinic initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides health services to patients in accordance with established clinic and University procedures and protocols
• Provides health education to patients regarding preventive care and prescribed treatments
• Examine patients, completes medical diagnoses, assess patient conditions, and plans care based on assessment
• Consults with a staff physician regarding patient care, as necessary
• Serves 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 necessary
• Maintains patient records according to established clinic and University procedures and protocols and facilitates effective communication with colleagues and patients
• Serves as a professional role model and resource through demonstration of advanced nursing practice
• Assesses own professional development in collaboration with supervisor and participates in in-service trainings and continuing education programs to maintain and develop clinical knowledge and skills
• Consistently practices good clinical judgment, applying active listening, critical thinking, and effective decision-making in the performance of duties
• Actively participates in departmental meetings, sharing observations, concerns and feedback pursuant to clinic improvements and initiatives
• Assists with the development, review, and revision of clinical practice guidelines; providing recommendations for more effective clinic processes and operations
• Leads one or more department/clinic initiatives
• Participates to assist with the execution of Division initiatives such as freshman orientation, Welcome Week, and resident move-in events, as available
• Performs other duties and completes special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with clinical specialization as a nurse practitioner
• Five (5) years of nursing experience in a campus health setting or similar, serving student patients
• Primary care experience
• BLS and CPR/AED certification
• Experience participating in professional organizations and quality improvement projects

Work Hours and Location

This 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. The primary work location for this position is at Cardinal Station, adjacent to Patterson Stadium. The incumbent will rotate to provide care at the Health Sciences Campus also. Occasional overnight travel (for professional development or conferences) may be required.

Employee Benefits

The 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 Affairs

The 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.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The 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.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers 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].