Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)

Sarah Lawrence College

Houston, Tx

ID: 7311445 (Ref.No. S00411P)
Posted: Newly posted

Job Description

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner assesses and responds to the health needs of the student population at Sarah Lawrence College, providing a range of primary care services. This role works collaboratively with the College’s contracted external physician and internal medical staff to ensure comprehensive care. The Nurse Practitioner exercises clinical judgment in diagnosing and managing health issues, offers health education, and makes referrals as needed to off-campus providers to promote student well-being.
Schedule
Part time for this academic year with potential to go to full time after this academic year.
33 weeks a year (late August through mid-December and mid-January to mid-May).
21 hours a week (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Essential Duties Summary

Essential Functions

Assess, diagnose, and treat illnesses and injuries following standardized clinical procedures.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory work and imaging studies.
Manage the in-house formulary, including prescribing and dispensing medications and vaccines.
Document patient interactions and update medical records to reflect treatment plans and follow-up care.
Make referrals to external healthcare providers and ensure continuity of care for students.
Participate in Health & Wellness outreach initiatives to promote student engagement and health education.

Additional Responsibilities

Evaluate and order new medical products as needed for clinical operations.
Participate in regular staff meetings and continuing education to maintain professional certifications and licensure.
Collaborate with campus partners, including the Athletic Trainer and Residence Life, to coordinate care.
Maintain knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies, including OSHA, HIPAA and FERPA, to uphold confidentiality and data privacy standards.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Moderately sedentary, involving periods of sitting and computer use.
Frequent verbal and written communication required.
Capacity to organize and synthesize detailed information to make clinical determinations.
Occasional walking/standing/use of medical equipment required.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
Valid New York State Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse licensure.
Minimum of 3 – 5 years of clinical experience, preferably in primary care or public health.
CPR and BLS for healthcare providers
DEA licensure for prescribing controlled substances.
Proficient in phlebotomy.
Proficiency in using electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a college health setting.
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

EEO Statement

Sarah Lawrence seeks to recruit and retain a diverse administration, staff, and faculty. Every job opening is seen as an opportunity to increase diversity, and every effort will be made to expand the applicant pool in accordance with these goals. (Please see our Nondiscrimination Policy.) For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our website at: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.

Salary

$49,000 - $50,500

Position Type

Part Time

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

CV/Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Sarah Lawrence College is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning, working, and living community. This requires students, faculty, administration, and staff who reflect the diversity of our society; that people from different backgrounds and with different views be prepared to treat one another with mutual respect and honest curiosity so that they can engage and learn from one another; and that diversity infuse all aspects of the life and mission of the College. These conditions enable a genuine liberal arts education, in which the presence of people with different experiences and ideas, engaged in critical dialogue, overcomes ignorance and builds trust and knowledge.

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