Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Services
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on April 10, 2024
Hiring Department
Health, Counseling, DAS
Job Description
Health, Counseling, and Disability Access Services are seeking a Nurse Practitioner at an active and inclusive university health center. University Health Services is an ambulatory care clinic staffed by health care providers who collaborate with physicians from various disciplines. The department and its staff are committed to providing integrated and culturally sensitive medical, mental health, health promotion and public health services for the University's diverse student body.
Job Duties Include:
- Deliver primary care services to UMSL students emphasizing the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. Inherent in this role is independence and autonomy of practice within the framework of established guidelines.
- Conduct focused health history and performs physical examination as indicated by patient's reason for visit.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Identify and manage common-health problems, both acute and chronic in accordance with approved guidelines.
- Prescribe a variety of modalities to treat illness and meet wellness needs including, but not limited to medications, nutrition, exercise, and traditional nursing treatment.
- Consult with collaborative physicians in planning for client care and makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated.
- Serve on relevant HCDAS and/or University committees as appropriate.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Shift
The position is part-time at 24 hrs/week. Health Services is open Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm
This position is not subject to night or weekend shifts. In addition, the University observes nine official holidays, and this position is not subject to holiday shifts. Learn more at: https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/hrm/hr400/hr401
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure as required for position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program. Current licensure as an APRN in Missouri. Current BCLS certification required. Comfort using an EMR system. Must maintain current licensure and all certifications during duration of employment
- One year of experience in ambulatory health care, preferably with experience in the areas of psychiatric care and family planning/STI concerns
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, competence in working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
- Enthusiastic support for, and demonstrated experience in, an integrated practice model of care is essential.
- Highly effective and demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills that allow for effective interaction with clients, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and other medical and mental health care providers.
- Ability to support and motivate clinical and administrative support staff.
- Ability to carry out complex administrative tasks to include decision making, planning, problem solving, negotiation, resource allocation, and change management
- Must be able to take initiative, operate independently, and be comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: Pay range: $50-$55 per hour.
Grade: GGS-13
University Title: Nurse Practitioner
Application Materials
Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
