Student Health Services Nurse Practitioner - Part Time
CLASSIFICATION: Staff
JOB FAMILY: OPEIU
JOB CODE: HSNP-0202
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB TITLE DEFINITION:
The Student Health Services Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) performs assessments, examinations, and treatments; provides accurate patient education, appropriate ordering and reporting of test results, and proper use of consultations; serves as a resource for internal and external customers, providing sound interpretation and application of professional standards of practice; and adheres to policies, procedures, and protocols.
SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Provide health services to patients in accordance with established protocols and procedures
- Deliver health education to patients regarding preventative care and prescribed treatments
- Examine and complete medical diagnosis on patients; assess the patient’s condition and plan care based on that assessment
- Consult with a physician, as needed, regarding patient’s care
- Serve as a patient advocate by attending to patient concerns, assessing situations, reporting concerns to supervisory personnel, and instituting/recommending appropriate action
- Responsible for the maintenance of records and communication according to policies and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
- Assist with the orientation, training, and supervision of new departmental staff, practicum students, student workers, and volunteers
- Serve as a professional role model through demonstration of advanced nursing practice
- Assist with the development, review, and revision of clinical practice guidelines; recommend changes in operational procedures
- Practice sound clinical judgment, careful listening, critical thinking, and effective decision making in the performance of duties
REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree or equivalent knowledge; Pennsylvania nurse practitioner license, in good standing, with two years of related experience that is applicable to the assigned work area. Must maintain current credentialing and privileging.