Nurse Practitioner

Health, Counseling, and Disability Access Services are seeking a Nurse Practitioner at an active university health center. University Health Services is an ambulatory care clinic staffed by healthcare providers who collaborate with physicians from various disciplines. The department is committed to providing integrated and effective medical, mental health, health promotion, and public health services for the University’s student body.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary care services to students, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
• Practice independently and autonomously within established guidelines.
• Conduct focused health histories and perform physical examinations as indicated by the patient’s reason for visit.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Identify and manage common health problems, both acute and chronic, in accordance with approved guidelines.
• Prescribe modalities to treat illness and meet wellness needs, including medications, nutrition, exercise, and traditional nursing treatments.
• Consult with collaborative physicians in planning client care and make referrals to other disciplines as indicated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related/relevant area and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Licensure as required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in ambulatory healthcare, preferably with experience in psychiatric care and family planning/STI concerns.
• Enthusiastic support for, and demonstrated experience in, an integrated practice model of care.
• Highly effective interpersonal and leadership skills for interacting with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and other medical and mental health providers.
• Ability to support and motivate clinical and administrative support staff.
• Ability to carry out complex administrative tasks, including decision-making, planning, problem-solving, negotiation, resource allocation, and change management.
• Ability to take initiative, operate independently, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus partners, and student groups.
• Commitment to actively engage with a broad range of patients and presenting concerns.
• Interpersonal flexibility and a sense of humor.

Pay

$82,000–$125,000

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

For additional information, visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website.