Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant works collaboratively in the Student Health Center with a multidisciplinary team whose primary responsibility is providing quality health care services for students of Chapman University, in accordance with standards of professional practice and ethical conduct. The Physician Assistant performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventative and health maintenance services under the direction and supervision of a physician. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant maintains accurate and complete medical records, and maintains strict confidentiality of clinical, social, financial or other student data in compliance with university, state and federal guidelines.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current, unrestricted California Physician Assistant license in good standing issued by the California Physician Assistant Board.
Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination ( PANCE ).
Graduate degree (Master’s, Post-Master’s Certificate, or Doctor of Nursing Practice) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license and California Nurse Practitioner certification in good standing.
Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
Current furnishing/prescribing authority consistent with California law.
Current Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ) certification may be required depending on setting.
Ability to obtain and maintain clinical privileges.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
Experience using electronic health records (EHRs).

Responsibilities

Provide quality health care services for student illness/injury within the scope of physician assistant practice and established Student Health Center policies and procedures
Obtain detailed and accurate medical histories from student.
Perform appropriate physical examinations, formulate diagnosis and treatment plan under physician supervision and record in the patient file.
Perform and/or interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing.
Perform procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.
Provide continuity of care in the management of the student’s illness and injury under the supervision of a physician.
Instruct and counsel student regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
Provide first aid, evaluations and/or referral of student employee occupational injuries in compliance with University, state and federal guidelines.
Prescribe medications and other treatment in accordance with the standardized procedures.
Provide and counsel on medications including correct usage and side effects.
Maintain accurate records of pharmaceutical use.
Facilitate referrals to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
Promote health and wellness in areas of lifestyle and behavior that enhance physical, psychological and social well-being.