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Job Description
Title
Nurse Practitioner
Direct Supervisor
Director, Student Health Services
Status
Full time, Exempt
Division
Academic Affairs - Health and Wellness
Target Weekly Hours
40
Location
2807 N Glebe
Benefits Eligibility
Yes
Why Join Our Team?
At Marymount University Student Health Services, we take work-life balance seriously. Our Nurse Practitioners enjoy a regular, Monday through Friday schedule, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends and no on-call duties. You’ll enjoy the benefit or paid holidays including 2 floating holidays, and our office closes for a full week at the end of December for winter break so you can truly recharge. Add in generous paid time off and up to an 6% employer retirement match based on employee contribution, and you’ve got a position that supports your career while giving you space for your life outside of work.
Here, you’ll join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting the health and success of students, faculty, and staff. It’s meaningful work in an academic community that values both professional excellence and personal well-being
JOB SUMMARY
The NP assesses, interprets and evaluates patient status, develops health care plans, and initiates patient communication and education. Develops, implements and evaluates relevant health education and promotion programs directed toward the student population. The Nurse Practitioner independently manages a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, interprets diagnostic tests, and provides comprehensive follow-up care. The NP serves as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing and ancillary staff, ensuring continuity of care and alignment with current best practices. In this setting, the NP plays a key role in patient triage, emergency stabilization when needed, and coordination of off-campus referrals when needed.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides health promotion, illness prevention, and patient education.
- Assesses patient concerns of acute and chronic nature.
- Performs complete relevant physical examination, provides appropriate management according to standards of care and document assessment and plan.
- Obtains medical history
- Evaluates therapeutic responses and contacts patients for evaluation of treatment.
- Prescribes medication, as appropriate.
- Orders and interprets lab work and radiology studies.
- Participates in health and well-being educational outreach activities.
- Collaborates with other departments within Student Affairs and the University.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Master’s degree
Experience
Minimum of one year of clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Experience working in college health, urgent care, ED or primary care settings preferred. Must be confident in clinical decision-making and capable of managing a population of diverse student presentations.
Licenses or Certifications
Licensed by the State of Virginia as 1) Registered Nurse, 2) Nurse Practitioner with Rx Authority, 4) DEA Certification 5) Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Family or Adult focus) 6) CPR certified.
Financial Responsibility
No direct accountability for financial transactions.
Special Knowledge
Effective in working with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Knowledge of medical equipment/tools (including blood pressure monitor, stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, syringes and needles, nebulizer, blood drawing equipment, pulse oximeter, glucose monitor, peak flow device, EKG machine), medical test products (such as Quick-Vue Strep and HCG tests, urinalysis), medical terminology, and clinical best practices.
Communication skills
(oral and written) and knowledge of adolescent/young adult development. Competent with electronic health records
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with patient care, including but not limited to: performing minor procedures, treating patients both on an exam table, and on the ground, and responding effectively to medical emergencies. This role requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for extended periods, and quickly transition between tasks in a clinical setting. Must also be able to respond rapidly to clinical emergencies, assist in patient transfers, and position patients for exams or procedures. Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and fine motor skills are necessary to perform technical procedures and operate clinical equipment safely.
Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer. Marymount University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected bases under applicable federal and local laws and regulations in any of its programs or its activities, including employment and admission. The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission. For more information, please visit:
https://marymount.edu/student-life/health-wellness/title-ix-2/