Nurse Practitioner

About the University

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations, and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

About the Role

Assume an independent clinical practice, assessing, diagnosing, and implementing a health care management plan for both acute and chronic conditions within the scope of the Student Health Services and as described in the State of Rhode Island General Laws, Chapter 5-34-3.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations of clients to identify actual or potential health problems.
• Assess and analyze clinical signs and symptoms, diagnose actual/potential health problems, and structure a care plan to promote optimal health; consult with other health care professionals as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate clinical records and reports.
• Independently prescribe and/or administer appropriate medication, corrective measures, and medical therapeutics within legal scope of practice.
• Follow up on ordered labs and radiology with patients.
• Provide referrals to consulting specialists and conduct follow-up as necessary.
• Demonstrated documented experience with routine outpatient GYN care.
• Demonstrated experience with Electronic Health Records (EMR).
• Initiate emergency treatment of acute medical problems within written protocol.
• Promote wellness through health teaching and counseling for a wide variety of health issues/concerns.
• Work with other departments in various sick protocols (e.g., extended illness notices, hospital admission notices to Dean's office).
• Provide educational programs outside the exam room to students and other staff based on Health Services goals and needs.
• Maintain HIPAA throughout clinical practice and other departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Health Services.

Schedule

The Nurse Practitioner of Health Services will be scheduled for approximately 29 weeks at 30 hours per week, from the start of the academic year through the week leading up to commencement. Additionally, the position requires 5 extra weeks at 30 hours per week: 3 weeks before the academic year in August, 1 week prior to the start of the spring semester in January, and 1 week after commencement, totaling approximately 34 weeks. In certain circumstances, availability for weekend shifts on rotation with other providers may be required.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing and a bachelor's degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a nurse practitioner specializing in family practice or adult medicine.
• Current R.I. Registered Nurse License and qualifications as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in either adult medicine or family practice.
• Qualifications for prescriptive privileges as defined in Chapter 5-34-35 and 5-34-39 of the R.I. General Laws.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally recognized organization by virtue of examination.
• Current C.P.R. certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in college health.
• Areas of experience should include general internal medicine, gynecology, mental health issues, orthopedics, and urgent care/emergency medicine.

Skills

• Knowledge and clinical skills to provide patient care as a nurse practitioner without direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to organize, coordinate, and supervise support staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prepare and deliver health education presentations before groups of students or staff.
• Knowledge and proficiency of computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office programs).
• Proven ability to provide culturally sensitive patient care and represent a diverse campus community positively and effectively.
• Strong respect and desire to support diverse and inclusive communities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire.
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions, including access to advising services.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents.
• Robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center.
• Supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac.
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program for qualified dependents of eligible full-time employees.
• Student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI).
• Employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate.
• Flexible spending health and dependent care accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• 529 collegebound saver program.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.