Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Services

Health, Counseling, DAS

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.

The successful candidate will be an experienced medical provider who possesses strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, campus partners, and student groups; have a commitment to actively engage in practice with diverse populations (racial/ethnic, LGBTQ , ability, gender, SES, and beyond); and interpersonal flexibility with a sense of humor.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

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

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.

• 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 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.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.