Part-Time Nurse Practitioner
About SAIC
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is a leading institution that educates influential artists, designers, and scholars since 1866. Located in downtown Chicago, SAIC offers a graduate program ranked among the top four in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, along with world-class resources like the Art Institute of Chicago Museum and state-of-the-art facilities.
About The Department
The mission of Health Services is to provide quality healthcare to SAIC students and promote their physical and emotional well-being. Staffed by board-certified nurse practitioners and registered nurses, Health Services offers basic medical care for minor injuries and illnesses, health promotion, and education. They also provide referrals to off-campus health care providers.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Health Services, the nurse practitioner provides medical care and health education services to SAIC students. The position involves delivering direct health care services, managing medical conditions, and collaborating with campus partners.
Responsibilities
- Delivers direct health care services to students involving evaluation, treatment, and management of a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, diagnoses conditions, orders laboratory tests, interprets results, prescribes medications based on established medical criteria, and evaluates outcomes.
- Provides patient education and refers patients to off-campus medical providers as needed.
- Provides input to the Director of Health Services on matters related to nurse practitioner practice, including policy, programming, compliance with standards and practices, legal liability issues, federal and state rules and regulations, and ethical and professional standards.
- Maintains professional collaboration with designated collaborating physicians (as needed).
- Maintains accurate medical records and health information according to relevant legal guidelines.
- Establishes and maintains a presence on the SAIC campus offering health care expertise as available.
- Delivers workshops, training, and presentations or publications to enhance health and prevention on campus as available and requested by the Director of Health Services.
- Edits students about health insurance, including the accident and sickness plan made available annually to SAIC students, as well as serving as an advocate for students, as needed.
- Maintains close collaboration with the following departments: Counseling Services, Disability and Learning Resource Center, Residence Life, and Academic Advising.
Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
- 1+ Years of experience in the healthcare field
- Valid Advanced Practice Nurse State of Illinois License
- Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification
- Valid Prescriptive Authority (per state practice requirements)
- Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
- Experience with college-aged patients preferred
- Experience with providing gender-affirming hormone therapy preferred
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
- Ability to deliver direct health care services involving evaluation, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions
- Knowledge of relevant legal guidelines related to medical records and health information
- Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations, ethical and professional standards relevant to the provision of health care services
- Ability to collaborate effectively with designated collaborating physicians and campus partners
- Ability to deliver workshops, trainings, presentations, and health education programming
- Ability to educate students regarding health insurance and advocate for students as needed
- Ability to maintain accurate medical records and establish collaborative working relationships across departments
Physical Requirements
The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment, examination room, and the campus.
Compensation & Benefits
Hiring Range: $40,000 - $47,558 annually
Job Classification: Exempt
Employment Category: Part-time staff
Grade Level: 9
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
Union
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.
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Equal Opportunity Statement
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals compliant with federal and state laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.