Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
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USD 50 - 60
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Job Description
Position Description:
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides health care to Valparaiso University (Valpo) students through the Health Center under the guidance of the Indiana State Nurse Practice Act. The FNP holds state licensure and national certification which qualify the FNP to work autonomously and in collaboration with medical nursing and allied health care providers to diagnose and treat patients.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provides primary care to students at the Health Center.
- Performs appropriate assessment including physical examination client family and social history.
- Identifies health risks and needs based on usual and abnormal findings obtained from history examination and/or laboratory and diagnostic tests.
- Diagnoses and manages health care problems.
- Develops care/treatment plans that meet the clients needs and maintain quality care.
- Refers clients to other health care providers as deemed appropriate.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacological agents and treatments and nonpharmacological therapies.
- Performs pointofcare testing.
- Performs independent evaluations treatments and procedures within the scope of practice in routine and emergency situations.
- Records findings and needs for followup and/or referrals including ordering laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures.
- Serves as a health care resource interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
- Adheres to all pertinent regulatory agency guidelines.
- Develops and presents educational programs for patients. Is involved in student educational outreach which may include conducting programs at the Health Center or in other campus facilities.
- Provides nursing and medical services to students emphasizing health promotion health maintenance illness management and disease prevention.
- Plans and executes a Wellness and Outreach program for the Health Center to promote healthy lifestyles and health education to Valpo students.
- Engages students in health and wellness.
- Exhibits sensitivity to the diverse cultural backgrounds of Valparaiso University students.
- Maintains current knowledge skills and certification by attending educational programs.
- Performs other duties related to the work described herein.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Graduate degree from an accredited university.
- Successful completion of an approved Family Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current Indiana RN license.
- Board Certification (ANA sponsored) as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
- At least two years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- Three to five years of previous professional nursing experience is required.
- Eligible for prescriptive authority in the state of Indiana.
- CPR/AED certification or completion within 6 months of hire.
Other Qualifications
- Can work autonomously and in collaboration with the collaborating physician and other Nurse Practitioners on staff.
- Ability to interact effectively with others; interest in and ability to relate to collegeage students.
- Ability to maintain good patient relations in all communication formats and adhere to total patient confidentiality/ethics.
- Coordinate a Wellness and Outreach Program for Valpo students.
- Understanding appreciation and commitment to the goals and philosophy of Valparaiso University.
- Completion of annual HIPAA and safety training and competency skills checklists.
- Prefer experience in treating college students.
- This position requires the employee to stand for prolonged periods with occasional stooping bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. There is minimal sitting. The position has moderate stress during highvolume times requiring the ability to multitask with the telephones patients and multiple simultaneous demands from support staff. The employee must be able to remain calm in stressful situations.
- The employee is expected to maintain CPR/AED certification.
Additional Information:
- Limited parttime position during the academic year 3 days per week. Vacation coverage as needed during the academic year and over the summer.
Wage Rate:
- $50.00 $60.00
Employment Type
Part-Time
