Nurse Practitioner - Wellness Center

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary and episodic healthcare to college students within a campus health center setting. This role emphasizes holistic, developmentally informed care for young adults and collaboration with counseling, wellness, and campus partners to support student success, retention, and well-being. The NP practices in accordance with state scope-of-practice regulations and evidence-based standards for college health, including guidance from the American College Health Association (ACHA).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to a diverse college student population, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
• Conduct health histories, physical exams, and preventive health screenings.
• Diagnose and manage common illnesses and injuries (e.g., respiratory illness, infections, minor injuries, dermatologic concerns).
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state licensure.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
• Absorb and administer immunizations (as applicable).
• Provide health education and counseling on nutrition, sleep, substance use, stress, and wellness.
• Collaborate with counseling services, disability/accessibility services, athletics, residence life, and other campus partners to support student well-being (with appropriate consent).
• Refer students to specialists or community providers when indicated.
• Participate in case consultation and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist in developing care plans for students with complex medical or mental health needs.
• Support campus health promotion initiatives and outreach events.
• Contribute to public health efforts such as vaccination campaigns and other wellness programming.
• Provide consultation for campus health concerns and emerging student needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic health records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and institutional policies.
• Review and act upon student health history and immunization records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and accreditation processes as applicable.

Requirements

• Must hold an active New York State Nurse Practitioner license and practice in accordance with Section 6902(3)(b) of the New York Education Law.
• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience in primary care, family medicine, urgent care, adolescent/young adult health, or college health (may consider strong new graduates).
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and emerging adults.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience in college health, adolescent medicine, family practice, or community health.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Interest in health promotion, mental health integration, and preventive care.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary or educational settings.

Work Schedule

Primarily Monday - Friday daytime hours, with an expectation of one evening clinic per week to support student access and campus needs. Special event coverage as needed.

Work Environment

Fast-paced outpatient college health center. Frequent interaction with students, faculty, and campus partners. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries in a campus environment.