Clinician (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Associate)

About the role

The Wesleyan University Health Services department includes the Davison Health Center, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and WesWell (Health Education). The Davison Health Center provides a wide range of clinical services focused on the treatment of illnesses and injuries, as well as wellness and disease prevention. The Health Center provides medical care to approximately 50+ students a day with an average of 6,500 visits in an academic year. Services are available six days per week while classes are in session.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions for a diverse student population.
• Prescribe medications, order diagnostic testing, interpret results, and make referrals as clinically appropriate.
• Provide patient education related to medical conditions, treatment plans, preventive care, and wellness promotion.
• Provide clinical consultation and support to nursing staff and other clinical team members as appropriate.
• Support compliance with applicable accreditation standards and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and participate in activities supporting ongoing licensure and accreditation compliance.
• Participate in chart review, peer review, and quality improvement activities to support quality patient care.
• Support implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and campus health communication initiatives.
• Participate in review and maintenance of clinical protocols, standing orders, triage procedures, and nurse-led clinic workflows.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, clinical competencies, and continuing professional education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Associate.
• Must hold or be eligible for Connecticut DEA licensure and Controlled Substance Registration licensure.
• Minimum of five years of experience providing direct patient care.
• Demonstrated experience assessing, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and work independently within scope of practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Experience using electronic health record systems and clinical documentation platforms.
• Experience participating in clinical protocols, standing orders, or workflow processes in a healthcare setting.
• Experience supporting clinical quality, compliance, or regulatory standards in an outpatient or ambulatory healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse patient populations and colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional, ethical, and legal standards of clinical practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive healthcare practices.