Nurse Practitioner-Student Health Services

Market Range: 14

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Family nurse practitioner at University Health services will provide continuous, comprehensive care through disease management, health promotion, health education, and preventative health services for patients in the student health center and/or primary care clinic. This position will also diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Nursing (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years primary care experience required. GYN skills essential; computer skills essential for use of electronic medical record. Occupational Health experience preferred, but not required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current and valid Tennessee license from the State Board of Nursing for Advanced Nursing Practice; Meet all state requirements and obtain valid Prescriptive Authority including a DEA certificate; Basic Life Support Certification; Officially accredited to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by AANP or ANCC. (COPY OF LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Possesses strong active listening skills and reading comprehension abilities.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits superior critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Shows working knowledge of pharmaceuticals, side effects, and potential problems with medicine combinations.
• Possesses a high level of social perceptiveness.
• Displays exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrates strong active learning skills, as well as complex problem-solving abilities.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills and effective time management abilities.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position occasionally works evenings and weekends.