Job Description
Status: 32 hrs./wk. 28 weeks, Aug - May
Position Summary The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary and episodic healthcare to college students within a campus health center setting. This role emphasizes holistic, developmentally informed care for young adults and collaboration with counseling, wellness, and campus partners to support student success, retention, and well-being.
The NP practices in accordance with state scope-of-practice regulations and evidence-based standards for college health, including guidance from the American College Health Association (ACHA).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Care - Provide primary care services to a diverse college student population, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
- Conduct health histories, physical exams, and preventive health screenings.
- Diagnose and manage common illnesses and injuries (e.g., respiratory illness, infections, minor injuries, dermatologic concerns).
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state licensure.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
- Assist with ensuring compliance with state and institutional immunization requirements, and administer immunizations (as applicable).
- Provide health education and counseling on nutrition, sleep, substance use, stress, and wellness.
Care Coordination & Collaboration - Collaborate with counseling services, disability/accessibility services, athletics, residence life, and other campus partners to support student well-being (with appropriate consent).
- Refer students to specialists or community providers when indicated.
- Participate in case consultation and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Assist in developing care plans for students with complex medical or mental health needs.
Health Promotion & Prevention - Support campus health promotion initiatives and outreach events.
- Contribute to public health efforts such as vaccination campaigns and other wellness programming.
- Provide consultation for campus health concerns and emerging student needs.
Documentation & Compliance - Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic health records.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, state regulations, and institutional policies.
- Review and act upon student health history and immunization records.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and accreditation processes as applicable.
Administrative & Professional Responsibilities - Participate in staff meetings, training, and campus committees as appropriate.
- Assist with development of clinical protocols and health center policies.
- Assist with regular updates to the department's policy and procedure manual for health services.
- Maintain licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements.
- Support training and supervision of student workers, interns, or graduate trainees as appropriate.
The approved rate of pay is: $63.00/hr - $66.00/hr Requirements
Qualifications Required - Must hold an active New York State Nurse Practitioner license and practice in accordance with Section 6902(3)(b) of the New York Education Law.
- Minimum 1-2 years of clinical experience in primary care, family medicine, urgent care, adolescent/young adult health, or college health (may consider strong new graduates).
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and emerging adults.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
Preferred - Experience in college health, adolescent medicine, family practice, or community health.
- Experience with electronic health records.
- Interest in health promotion, mental health integration, and preventive care.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary or educational settings.
Work Schedule - Primarily Monday - Friday daytime hours, with an expectation of one evening clinic per week to support student access and campus needs.
- Special event coverage as needed.
Work Environment - Fast-paced outpatient college health center.
- Frequent interaction with students, faculty, and campus partners.
- Requires ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries in a campus environment.
Job Tags
Traineeship, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift