Nurse Practitioner (11-Month)

Nurse Practitioner (11-Month)

We are searching for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (11-Month) at our Goldsmith Campus - Westchester campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Nurse Practitioner will provide collegehealth medical care to all eligible patients, as a member of the Student Healthand Wellness Center team (SHWC), under the supervision of the SHWC medicaldirector/licensed physician. The Nurse Practitioner will also aid in handling avariety of tasks associated with the day-to-day clinical operations of the SHWCin accordance with departmental policies, procedures and in collaboration withthe whole SHWC team. The Nurse Practitioner will also aid in the development,implementation, and evaluation of relevant health education/promotion programsdirected toward the student population. The role of the Nurse Practitioner isto promote the restoration of health and achievement of patient health goalsthrough assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the delivery ofpatient care. The Nurse practitioner will also participate in SHWC activitiesincluding accreditation, quality improvement, and complies with all SHWCbylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. This position reportsdirectly to the Director/Physician of the Student Health and Wellness Center.

CORE DUTIES andRESPONSIBILITIES:

Thisposition is 80% clinical duties and 20% administrative duties.

Provides assessment, diagnosis, andappropriate medical management for acute illnesses, injuries and stable chronic illnesses aswell as primary care services such as health maintenance care and annualphysicals including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, making specialtyreferrals and dispensing medications.

• Independently seeks consultation with director/physician in maintainingboth acute and chronic cases. Participates in the peer review process.
• Collect subjective data (obtainhistory). Collect objective data (perform a physical exam). Develop anassessment (diagnosis).
• Develop and implement a management plan. Facilitate thereferral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies andresources within the community.
• Order pharmacologic interventions.
• Develop andimplement an educational plan.
• Plan for appropriate follow-up care.
• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility bymaintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting theassets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reportingnon-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws andregulations, accreditation and license requirements.
• Provides family planning educationand services as well as provide health screening and immunizations. Counselingand educating patients on healthy behaviors, self-care skills, and treatmentoptions.
• Perform minor procedures such assuturing, blood draws and allergy/immunization/medication injections.
• Perform the following support services (which normally would be performed by a medical assistant or registered nurse):
• Administer inhalation medication (via nebulizer machine)
• Perform skin tests; measure and describe skin test reactions and make a record in the patient's chart
• Apply and remove bandages and dressings
• Select and adjust crutches; instruct patient in proper use of crutches
• Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations
• Perform ear lavage
• Collect noninvasive techniques (including nasal smears and throat swabs) and preserve specimens (including urine, sputum, stool) for testing
• Collect and record patient data, including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure
• Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office
• Ensure all specimens are meticulously labeled, processed and sent to the appropriate lab
• Experience with LGBTQ healthcare, including PreP therapy.
• Engage in appropriate and timely consultation with supervising physician (SHWC Director).
• Complete and maintain accurate medical records of all patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Adhere to the Otis College SHWC Nurse Practitioner Protocols and other requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Act as the Otis College SHWC Immunization Compliance Officer. This position will be responsible for maintaining and promoting the immunization compliance program for all Otis College students by tracking student immunization records, notifying students of deficiencies and enforcing compliance throughout the school year.
• Aid in working with various departments on campus to engage students in health promotion events and activities geared towards the whole Otis College community.
• Serve on a discussion panel for new or returning students/parents to discuss services offered in SHWC.
• Assist with planning and implementing care designed to meet student health and wellness needs. Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
• In conjunction with the SHWC Director, help with campus-wide health education and promotion events. Duties include working with various campus departments to engage students in health promotion events and activities for the whole Otis College community.
• Other duties may include developing, ordering, and distributing appropriate health education materials such as brochures, posters, etc.
• Serve as the point-person, or interim medical director, responsible for overseeing all aspects of medical services and operations within the SHWC in the absence of the managing physician/director.
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with departmental standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
• Serve as a mentor to other staff members (i.e., student workers) regarding policies and procedures through teaching and instruction.
• Assist students with navigating the student health insurance plan and how to utilize this plan.
  Represent Otis College within the health care community and at professional organizations or associations and serve on committees as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Must be responsive to work-related phone calls and emails during non-business hours on occasion.

Required Qualifications:

REQUIRED SKILLS and EDUCATION: (Non-negotiable; minimum requirements, skills, experience, certifications)

• Registered Nurse with a master's degree in nursing.

• A valid California State RN license with a Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Furnishing Number, and DEA license is required.
• The Nurse practitioner will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation and policy changes as well as changes in standards of care by attending continuing education courses/conferences, professional meetings and maintaining membership in professional organizations.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Type: Annual Salary

Salary Range: 99,695.00 - 123,746.00

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.