Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem)

Hofstra University; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY seeks a Nurse Practitioner to join the university health center and provide primary care for students. The role requires MSN- NP with clinical training and NY licensure, national certification, and 2-5 years of clinical experience with young adults.

Strong communication and teamwork skills, and ability to work evenings/weekends as needed. Preferred qualifications include Family NP or PMHNP specialization and telehealth experience to expand services for

Qualifications

• MSN with NP training; doctoral degree preferred.
• Current NY NP license or license-eligibility and national certification.
• 2–5 years clinical experience with young adults.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care/Primary Care preferred.
• Understanding university health/public health issues.
• Commitment to student health and diversity.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health systems.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

EHR proficiency

Education

MSN with NP credential

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Qualifications

• A Master of Science in nursing degree with clinical training as a Nurse Practitioner required, doctoral degree preferred.
• Current nurse practitioner licensure or license-eligibility in New York at the time of hire and current, active national certification as a nurse practitioner, required.
• Minimum 2-5 years of clinical experience as an NP working with young adults.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care or Primary Care, preferred.
• Understanding of and appreciation for university individual, community, and public health issues.
• Possess national board certification in population of focus.
• Possess knowledge of local and national issues, trends, and best practice standards in primary health care, college health, health insurance, and managed care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the integration of health, wellness, and counseling services and a deep affinity and commitment to working closely with students and supporting a diverse student community.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as a team leader and member.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills and a strong knowledge of electronic information systems for practice management and production of outcome reports.
• Willingness to be actively engaged in student affairs and college health professional activities and organizations.
• Proficiency in electronic health system.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strongly preferred: Licensure as Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health, or an Adult Nurse Practitioner to facilitate provision of services for all students.
• Experience with telehealth.