Nurse Practitioner
Sarah Lawrence College · United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner Job Description:
Position Overview The Nurse Practitioner assesses and responds to the health needs of the student population at Sarah Lawrence College, providing a range of primary care services. This role works collaboratively with the Colleges contracted external physician and internal medical staff to ensure comprehensive care. The Nurse Practitioner exercises clinical judgment in diagnosing and managing health issues, offers health education, and makes referrals as needed to off-campus providers to promote student well-being. Schedule
3 day per week position Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays 9am-5pm 6 month position-October 1st- May 15th for a 1 year appointment; opportunity to become an annual 10 month academic year role for a candidate that is a good fit. Essential Duties Summary:
Essential Functions
- Assess, diagnose, and treat illnesses and injuries following standardized clinical procedures.
- Provide sexual and reproductive health services, through educating on sexual health concerns, prescribing contraception, and STI management.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory work and imaging studies.
- Manage the in-house formulary, including prescribing and dispensing medications and vaccines.
- Document patient interactions and update medical records to reflect treatment plans and follow-up care.
- Make referrals to external healthcare providers and ensure continuity of care for students.
- Participate in Health & Wellness outreach initiatives to promote student engagement and health education.
- Evaluate and order new medical products as needed for clinical operations.
- Participate in regular staff meetings and continuing education to maintain professional certifications and licensure.
- Collaborate with campus partners, including the Athletic Trainer and Residence Life, and the Office of Access and Disability Services to coordinate care as needed.
- Maintain knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies, including OSHA , HIPAA and FERPA , to uphold confidentiality and data privacy standards.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
- Current New York State Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licensure .
- Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
- Minimum of 3 5 years of clinical experience, preferably in primary care or public health.
- CPR and BLS for healthcare providers
- Proficient in phlebotomy.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
- Moderately sedentary, involving periods of sitting and computer use.
- Frequent verbal and written communication required.
- Capacity to organize and synthesize detailed information to make clinical determinations.
- Occasional walking/standing/use of medical equipment required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a college health setting.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Sarah Lawrence seeks to recruit and retain a diverse administration, staff, and faculty. Every job opening is seen as an opportunity to increase diversity, and every effort will be made to expand the applicant pool in accordance with these goals. (Please see our Nondiscrimination Policy .) For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our website at: . Salary:
$41,000 - $44,000 Position Type:
Part Time Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
S00465P Open Date: Close Date: Open Until Filled:
Yes Special Instructions to Applicants:
Details
| Company | Sarah Lawrence College |
| Location | United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | healthcare |