Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner, Exempt), Student Health Center - Palm Desert Campus

Under the general supervision of a Physician and the direction of the Executive Director, the Nurse Practitioner delivers comprehensive primary health care services at the Student Health Center (SHC). These services include assessment, diagnosis, preventive care, and health maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive physical exams and obtains detailed medical histories using appropriate clinical techniques and diagnostic tools.
• Diagnoses and treats common acute and chronic conditions, develops treatment plans, and provides preventive counseling.
• Provides reproductive health care services, including STI testing/treatment, contraception, pregnancy care, and medication abortion.
• Interprets medical histories, exams, and test results; follows up on abnormal findings through intervention, counseling, or referral.
• Assesses psychosocial issues, offers counseling within scope, and makes referrals as needed.
• Administers first aid, urgent care, and emergency coordination.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests; performs CLIA-waived testing.
• Documents treatment plans, prognoses, and referrals; maintains complete records for continuity of care.
• Prescribes medications and counsels patients on conditions, treatments, and preventive health.
• Performs minor procedures (injections, immunizations, biopsies, suturing, wound care, orthopedic procedures, incision/drainage).
• Responds to life-threatening situations per protocol.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals on complex cases.
• Ensures compliance with university policies, quality assurance standards, and infection prevention/control protocols.
• Stays current with medical and nurse practitioner best practices.
• Leads infection prevention and control for Palm Desert Campus SHC in collaboration with the SHC Clinic Coordinator.
• May provide lead direction to SHC support staff, including scheduling, assigning/reviewing work, training, and contributing to hiring and performance evaluations.
• Participates in departmental meetings, completes required trainings, engages in professional development, and performs other duties to support SHC operations.
• Leads the SHC immunization clinics for PDC.
• Assists with SHC Health Promotion efforts at PDC; provides workshops/presentations on a variety of health topics.
• Participates in PDC SHC and campus wellness activities.

Requirements

• Academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent training and experience as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Current CA Nurse Practitioner License and Furnishing Certificate.
• Current/Valid DEA License.
• Current Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing and primary care principles, medical theories, practices, protocols, applicable laws/regulations, and—if assigned—supervisory practices.
• Clinical competence in patient history-taking, examinations, diagnosis, treatment of acute/chronic conditions, use of diagnostic tools, interpretation of test results, and appropriate referrals.
• Ability to work independently within scope of practice, maintain current medical knowledge, and provide lead direction to support staff when assigned.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse patients and colleagues.
• Commitment to preventive care, holistic patient care, and integrated clinic operations.
• Dedication to delivering the highest standard of care to a diverse campus community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Advanced degree.
• Two or more years’ experience in primary care.
• Experience with women’s health, including knowledge about family planning methods.
• Experience in college health or experience working with college-age patients.
• Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Excellent communication skills.

Special Conditions

Must possess and maintain a valid California Registered Nurse license, a California BRN Nurse Practitioner certificate, and—if authorized to furnish medications—a valid BRN Furnishing Certificate. If furnishing controlled substances, must also hold a valid DEA registration and certificate.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,712 - $10,500 per month
Classification Salary Range: $6,712 - $12,952 per month

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year.
• Eligibility to participate in the fee waiver education program.

A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Schedule

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.
Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

This position is primarily based at the Palm Desert campus, with occasional work at the San Bernardino campus.