Nurse Practitioner

Summary The duties and responsibilities consist of providing comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems of students within the guidelines of departmental and university rules, State of Maryland codes, and established protocols. Emphasis on the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and development of health maintenance. Department: Student Affairs: Wellness Center Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Master's degree in Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner plus current CPR certification. Current active Maryland Nurse Practitioner license and national certification as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner. Experience in ambulatory health care setting and/or in college health preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Ability Mastery of medical assessment and diagnosis of physical and psychosocial conditions and treatment of common recurring illnessesConsiderable knowledge of standard medical practices and equipment used in diagnosing illnessesGood communication skills, both verbal and writtenDemonstrated ability to work independently and to maintain confidentialityFamiliarity with university and departmental policies and proceduresAppreciation for the philosophy and functioning of an integrated Wellness Center that includes both health and counseling services. Physical Requirements Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sedentary work. Keyboarding, talking, hearing, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Requires physical abilities consistent with a busy office environment on a university campus. Daily work with computers, monitors, copy machines and other office equipment. Should be able to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. Able to walk/run quickly to all areas on campus in response to an emergency. Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, walking, and occasional lifting of light and heavy objects. Work is performed in the Wellness Center, with exposure to diseases. Requires normal range of hearing, vision, touch, and sense of smell. Climate controlled setting, space shared with physician. Essential Functions Provide comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of common physical and psychosocial health problems of college studentsMonitor health requirements and immunization compliance for all full-time students in collaboration with the Administrative CoordinatorProvide well defined and specific health care to students, making referrals as necessaryMonitor health care needs and trends of university studentsProvide immunizations and administers medications and treatments as requiredProvide physical and psychosocial examinations of studentsPrescribe, dispense, or recommend prescriptions for medication and other treatmentsConsult with other Wellness professionals and follows through with referrals and appropriate documentationSupervise the process of health profiles for incoming studentsMonitor compliance with Maryland State law and CDC requirements regarding immunizations, including meningitisProvide consultation to and seeks consultation from other health care clinicians to enhance quality and cost effective services for students.Collaborate with Academic Support to coordinate long term medical excuses and contact faculty as appropriateFollow up with students following medical transportsCollaborate with Wellness Center staff to develop policies and procedures for student healthPerform CLIA-waived testing, i.e. rapid strep, rapid flu, pregnancy testing, etc. Reports To: Assistant Director & Nurse Practitioner Work Location: Owings Mills Position Category: Staff Position Type: Full-Time Months/Year: 12 Hrs/Week: 40 FLSA: Exempt Hiring Salary Range: Anticipated to be 108,200 Close Date Open Until Filled: No To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com EOE/AA Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-bb9b9975e23c447c99200245901b5219