Description

Are you passionate about providing individualized, high quality patient care? 
Join our Student Health Service team and make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our students. 

Mission: To provide inclusive, quality healthcare while promoting overall student well-being.

Vision: Promote the well-being of students by empowering them with the knowledge, skills and spirit to take responsibility for personal, family and community health. 

Position Description & Details
The Nurse Practitioner provides professional, high quality, outpatient primary medical care and promotes health and wellness through education to students of North Dakota State University. Participates in Quality Improvement and Peer Review activities. This position will contribute to the health and well-being of students in accordance with the University, Division of Student Affairs and Institutional Equity (SAIE), AAAHC, and all regulatory standards.

• Be part of a vibrant Student Health team committed to our shared SAIE values of service, teamwork, and belonging.
• Opportunity to make a difference in shaping a healthier, more resilient student body and make a lifelong impact on students’ health trajectory.
• Enjoy professional development in a collaborative work culture with a highly engaged team. 

Responsibilities

Evaluate and Treat Acute/Chronic Health Conditions and Promote Overall Wellness  

• Obtain health histories, perform physical exams and order diagnostic tests as appropriate to obtain accurate diagnosis of presenting complaints.
• Determine, administer, and document appropriate treatment based upon best practice standards, credentialing agreement, and SHS policy.
• Prescribe and administer pharmacotherapy according to professional and ethical standards of practice, and in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Educate patients on medical diagnosis and comprehensive treatment options including medication, lifestyle choices, therapeutic devices, and supportive self-care measures. Actively involve patient in treatment decisions.
• Make appropriate referrals to internal and external specialists as needed.
• Provide confidential, quality healthcare services in a professional manner, respecting one’s individual rights, privacy, and autonomy to make health care decisions.
• Participate in Quality Improvement, Peer Review, and Risk Management processes as directed.
• Possess a working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding practices.

Maintain Professional Licensure and Competency Appropriate to College Health Population          

• Maintain minimum licensure and certifications as listed on Position Description.
• Actively participate in credentialing and re-credentialing processes.
• Proactively seek out opportunities for professional development to update and acquire new knowledge/skills applicable to your role at Student Health Service.
• Contribute to the ongoing pursuit of clinical guidelines of care that are secured in evidence-based medicine and best practice standards.
• Supervise and serve as a preceptor to students enrolled in applicable health-related academic programs in accordance with licensure and credentialing privileges.

Health Education and Outreach Activities  

• Participate in health-related events and presentations as assigned.
• Actively promote student awareness of programs and services offered by Student Health Service and the university community. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Family Medicine with a Master’s in Nursing -or- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Experience in ambulatory care, college health, or public health setting
• Current North Dakota APRN licensure with prescriptive privileges or eligible
• Current ANCC/AANP certification as Family Nurse Practitioner or eligible
• Current federal DEA certification or eligible
• Current BLS certification or eligible

Preferred Education/Experience 

     Procedural proficiency such as:

• Placement/removal of contraceptive devices such as IUDs and subcutaneous implants
• Nail matrix destruction and nail plate removal
• Simple laceration repairs
• Mole removal, skin lesion destruction, and skin biopsies
• Current Minnesota or other state APRN licensure with prescriptive privileges

Core Competencies:

• Takes a holistic approach in providing the latest evidenced-based care with compassion, respect, and openness to each person’s story.
• Create a non-judgmental and supportive environment when providing care and education.
• Possess strong knowledge base related to physical and mental health diagnoses common to the college-age population.
• Understand the inherent challenges and risks students face and proactively equip and empower students to achieve their optimal health and academic success.
• Maintain work quality while managing a daily patient load, complete documentation, and respond to patient correspondence in a timely manner.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with other members of the Student Health Service team.
• Strong intrinsic motivation to proactively identify areas for clinical improvement and initiate action plans that align with the goals of Student Health Service.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills and utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR)