Nurse Practitioner University Health and Counseling
Nurse Practitioner University Health and Counseling
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Position Title:
Nurse Practitioner - University Health and CounselingJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Nurse PractitionerJob Duties:
Serves the university community and primarily provides health care to students. Actively participates in health education activities. Participates in the general development of UHCS policies procedures and educational materials. A primary goal is to promote and enhance successful student learning though the delivery of quality health care counseling and education. As a guiding principle all UHCS deliberations will consider what is best for the students first and what is best for the staff second. The UHCS is an affirmative action conscious organization. It is every employees responsibility to enhance staff collaboration and cooperation and to assist with general clinic functions as needed based on staffing and patient care needs.
This position will be at .75 FTE annually.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Provision of Direct Care is the primary responsibility and not to be less than 90% in any contract year.
Provides advanced practice nursing care to students within the overall supervision and policy established by the Medical Supervisor. Scope includes care for minor trauma illnesses reproductive health care health maintenance and health promotion for the general student population.
Provides care and assists in the management of health services for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities and may include an in-depth assessment and plan of care as needed.
Provides care to students by obtaining and evaluating client history performing an appropriate physical exam and assessing and treating appropriate to level of training.
Experience in transgender care is preferred; however a willingness to train is required. The selected candidate will receive comprehensive training under the supervision of the Medical Director and will assume responsibility for their own patient panel upon completion of training.
Provides consultation cooperative case management and professional nursing leadership with UHCS staff.
Provides continuity of care to patients by coordinating health care needs through intervention counseling and referral on and off campus.
Promotes health maintenance promotion and self-advocacy by individualized teaching and providing information for self-care and behavioral change for each student as appropriate.
Identifies and responds to students at risk for serious health conditions.
Non-Direct Care not to exceed 10% in a given contract year and may vary weekly depending on the given needs.
Prepares and presents campus and community health programming.
Participates in the development and selection of printed materials.
Keeps current with new developments in nursing and health care by attending in-service programs professional conferences reading professional literature and participating with UHCS staff in numerous settings.
Participates in the development and maintenance of quality care standards.
Participates as a member of UHCS and university committees.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develops individualized care plans based on medical assessments in accordance with medical best practices and established rules and regulations
- Develops implements collects data and evaluates primary health care services as directed by individual care plans
- Assesses diagnoses and treats illnesses and manages chronic health problems
- May provide expertise training and guidance to the community peers and/or students
- Educates patients and their support systems on how to manage conditions and to promote the health and well-being of patients and those around them
Department:
University Health and Counseling Services
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salarycommensurate with the candidates education related experience and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW Systems comprehensive benefit package review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.
Required Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner licensed or eligible for license in the State of Wisconsin.
Sensitivity to development issues of young adults and willingness to function with a team approach is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science and/or certified specialist with experience in primary care preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
How to Apply:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Name and contact information for three professional references
Contact Information:
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact us at or
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Jo Solverson
To Ensure Consideration:
Applications received byOctober 2nd 2025are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the universitys 11500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs online and in person from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability inclusion and career development UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit supporting the universitys arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewaters campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee Madison and Chicago offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville a town of 60000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsins Park Place.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .
EEO STATEMENT:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment Type
Part-Time
