Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary care services to patients presenting to the UHD Student Health Center. This includes the management of health problems and the promotion of optimal health in both General Medicine and outreach.

• Prescribes treatment for illnesses within the Family Nurse Practitioners scope of practice, based on Standing orders and Nurse Practitioner Formulary. Orders and interprets diagnostics studies. Determines which problems are within the scope of practice and which require referral to specialists according to mutually accepted guidelines.
• Communicates, consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in the delivery of total patient care. Performs minor diagnostic and surgical procedures within scope of practice. Fully informs patients of risks and benefits of any procedure. Performs well women's examination and routine physical examinations. Evaluates, testa for and treats sexually transmissible diseases.
• Educates and counsels patient's regarding contraceptive management. Assesses diagnoses and treats acute illness, injury or exposure per the community standard of care. Facilitates the management of chronic health disorders and acute treatment of such in the absence of the students' primary care or specialty care provider.
• Exercises competence in use of electronic medical records and information system is providing effective documentation of patient care.
• Participates in educational and informational programs as requested. In conjunction with UHD, plan and offer at least two health related trainings per semester.
• Administers designated immunizations. Act as the laboratory manager and maintains accreditation as a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) waived laboratory in order to perform point of care (POC) testing. Participates in chart reviews monthly with the physician. Seeks physician consultation when needed.
• Provides urgent and emergency services for UHD students, and employees. Provide in clinic triage for acute illnesses or injuries with the appropriate disposition which may include a call for Emergency Medical Services (EMS).Responds to campus emergencies posing severe risk to a person's life prior to the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

• Participates in quality management and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains a list of specialists who accept the student's insurance and refer students for extended services from qualified providers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Direct Reports:

• Supervises employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Makes final decision on evaluating employee performance, hiring new employees, disciplinary actions, scheduling work hours, granting time off, and making recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints.

Required Education:

• Master's degree or equivalent.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience.

License/Certification:

• Must be a Nurse Practitioner

• Masters degree from an accredited university.
• Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Excellent confidentiality skills

Abilities:

• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situations

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office/medical environment.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements;
• Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Communicates Effectively

• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with courtesy.
• Carefully listens to customer or thoroughly reads correspondence, and uses good judgment to respond appropriately. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of staff employees.
• Sets clear goals and expectations within reasonable timeframes.
• Motivates staff through constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and recognition of achievements.
• Provides mentorship and guidance by sharing expertise and best practices.
• Supports staff by providing essential resources, professional development opportunities, and open communication.
• Promptly addresses performance issues with appropriate measures and discretion.

Decision Making

• Demonstrates the ability to make informed decisions in a timely manner.
• Assimilates and/or secures relevant information to assess the risks and benefits of alternatives.
• Considers impact of decision in the long and short term.

Building External Relationships

• Demonstrates the ability to build rapport and develop relationships with external constituents.
• Displays a genuine interest in constituents' ideas and concerns, and pursues mutual interests and aspirations between the university and external constituents.
• Builds trust and forms alliances through shared respect and cooperation.

Computer/Automated System Proficiency

• Proficient in the use of university applications or automated systems to perform job duties.
• Complies with related policies, procedures, and work rules to maintain system security and data integrity.

Operations Management

• Manages department or section operations consistent with department/section goals and objectives.
• Administers the department/section budget ensuring effective utilization of financial resources and appropriate disbursement of funds.
• Fosters a cooperative and productive work environment through motivation, encouragement, and mentorship of staff.
• Ensures department/section compliance with university and department policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Keeps management apprised of department/section activities and issues requiring senior management input.