Nurse Practitioner - Wellness Center
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Rochester
Job DescriptionDescription: Status:32 hrs./wk. 28 weeks, Aug - May 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 Clinical Care • 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., • Assist with ensuring compliance with state and institutional immunization requirements, and administer immunizations (as applicable)., • 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., • Support campus health promotion initiatives and outreach events., • Contribute to public health efforts such as vaccination campaigns and other wellness programming., • 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 staff meetings, training, and campus committees as appropriate., • Assist with development of clinical protocols and health center policies., • Assist with regular updates to the department’s policy and procedure manual for health services., • Maintain licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements. Required • 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., • 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., • Primarily Monday - Friday daytime hours, with an expectation of one evening clinic per week to support student access and campus needs., • 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.