Nurse Practitioner II

University-of-Louisville; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville is hiring a Nurse Practitioner II to perform medical assessments, examinations, treatments, and patient education at the Campus Health Services. You will order and interpret tests, consult with a staff physician as needed, and contribute to clinical guideline development and departmental initiatives.

The role requires NP certification eligibility and Kentucky RN/NP licensure. Primary location is Cardinal Station with occasional moves to Health Sciences Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Eligible for certification as Nurse Practitioner and eligible for Kentucky licensure as RN and NP.
• May require a specific certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide health services following clinic and University procedures.
• Educate patients on preventive care and prescribed treatments.
• Examine patients, diagnose conditions, and plan care.
• Consult with staff physician on patient care as needed.
• Maintain patient records per procedures and protocols.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Interprofessional collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Master's degree in nursing with clinical specialization

Job description

Department:Campus Health ServicesLocation:Belknap CampusTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R109372Minimum 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 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 clinic improvements and initiativesAssists with the development, review, and revision of clinical practice guidelines; providing recommendations for more effective clinic processes and operationsLeads one or more department/clinic initiativesParticipates to assist with the execution of Division initiatives such as freshman orientation, Welcome Week, 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 practitionerFive (5) years of nursing experience in a campus health setting or similar, serving student patientsPrimary 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. 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 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].