Summary of Position

The Nurse Practitioner working under the supervision of a collaborating physician provides primary care to students by assessing and managing routine acute/chronic problems and performs routine health prevention care, while consulting with the appropriate medical staff when further consultation is warranted. Responsibilities include;

Obtaining health history and performing physical examinations,

Recommending appropriate treatments, prescribing under physician supervision unless has independent prescriptive license, and

Assisting in the development of nursing and nurse practitioner protocols. In addition, the Nurse Practitioner may provide gynecologic care to female students,

Coordinates follow-up for patients seen, documents clearly and appropriately in electronic medical record.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions of Position

Works under the supervision of a collaborating physician.

Obtains health history and performs appropriate physical examinations on patients.

Recommends appropriate treatments for specified medical conditions. Prescribes under physician supervision unless has independent prescriptive license. Provides relevant health instruction, counseling and principles of health promotion and maintenance.

Consults with staff physicians in cases of abnormal findings or when further consultation is warranted.

Coordinates follow-up for patients seen, including care or referrals to ensure patient compliance with health care recommendations.

Solves complex problems within established policies; applies significant judgment within clinical specialty; investigates and implements best practices; relies on technical expertise, peers and management for problem-solving resources; makes decisions, within scope of professional practice, that impact clinical care within a department.

Documents clearly and appropriately in electronic medical record

Utilizes laboratory and dispensary services appropriately.

Care is rendered at the Main campus.

Maintains Continuing Education requirements for licensure.

Remains up-to-date in area of practice.

Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Dimensions

A.People Supervised:

N/A

B.Operating Budget:

N/A

C.Education & Experience:

B.S.N. with a Master's degree in nursing. Must be licensed and certified as a nurse practitioner in the state of Pennsylvania. Minimum of 3 years experience working as a nurse practitioner with experience in college health, woman's health care, family practice, urgent care or emergency medicine

D.Other Pertinent Data:

Must be organized, detail oriented and able to complete tasks in a timely manner. Must have a customer service orientation and the ability to interact with professionalism and tact under stress. Must be proficient with applications such as Microsoft Office, various practice management/EHR solutions and be able to adapt to new technology.

E.Equipment Used:

Stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, blood pressure cuffs, pelvic exam instruments, culture swabs, syringes, needles, test tubes, vacutainers, butterfly syringes, other supplies required to render care. Photocopier, FAX, computer, workstation; files; storage cabinets.

F.Environmental Conditions:

Clinical and office setting; overhead and indirect lighting; fluctuating internal climate control; occasional exposure to airborne particulates and odors; frequent face-to-face and telephone interaction; intermittent workflow interruptions.

G.Physical Requirements

Sitting/standing for extended periods.

Lifting, stretching, and moving to transport supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.

Ability to support patients with ambulatory dysfunction for transport by foot and wheelchair.

Ability to use a step stool to reach high places.

Frequent foot travel between laboratory, clinical, academic, and administrative offices.

Ability to distinguish colors.

Ability to speak clearly.

Ability to see clearly with corrective lens.

Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

Ability to reach with hands and arms.

Ability to operate a computer for a long time.

Ability to use a communications headset for extended periods.

Ability to manipulate and assemble files.

Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.

Ability to work overtime.

Repetitive motion of wrists, hand and/or fingers

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication or make discriminations in sound

Moving from one worksite to another

Ability to work extended hours

Ability to work overtime

Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.

Compliance statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial, and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and comply with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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