Nurse Practitioner (NP or CNS) - Student Health Clinic
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner (NP or CNS) will work in a Student Health Clinic, providing proactive, relationship-based care focused on prevention, early intervention, and long-term health outcomes for young adults. This role involves educating patients on managing acute and chronic conditions, coordinating follow-up care, and counseling on medications and lifestyle interventions. The NP will also order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide primary care services including wellness exams and chronic disease management. Collaboration with specialists, behavioral health providers, and campus teams is essential to support student wellness initiatives and improve overall health outcomes.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Active, unrestricted Michigan RN license
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner certification
- Active Michigan NP Specialty Certification
- BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) within 90 days of hire
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Enjoy working with young adults
- Thrive in a primary care environment
- Passionate about helping students navigate both immediate health concerns and long-term wellness goals
- Value relationship-based care
- Enjoy health education
- Appreciate the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a pivotal stage of life
Responsibilities
- Educate patients on prevention, self-management, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions based on individual health needs, goals, and lifestyle.
- Provide proactive, relationship-based care focused on prevention, early intervention, and long-term health outcomes.
- Coordinate follow-up care, care management outreach, and continuity of care services to support patient progress and health goals.
- Counsel patients on medications, supplements, lifestyle interventions, and potential side effects or interactions.
- Order, perform, review, and interpret diagnostic testing including labs, imaging, and point-of-care testing.
- Assess patient history, symptoms, diagnostic results, and social determinants of health to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute illnesses, injuries, infections, episodic concerns, and common chronic conditions.
- Provide primary care services including wellness exams, annual visits, physicals, preventative screenings, and chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with specialists, behavioral health providers, pharmacies, and care teams to support management of complex or high-risk conditions.
- Develop evidence-based treatment plans aligned with best practices and patient goals.
- Incorporate lifestyle medicine strategies including nutrition, movement, sleep, hydration, breathing, and mindfulness into patient care.
- Support student wellness initiatives, health education efforts, and preventative care programs.
- Recommend and coordinate diagnostic, therapeutic, pharmaceutical, behavioral, and specialty interventions with consideration for safety, accessibility, cost, and effectiveness.
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with clinical appropriateness, safety standards, and prescribing authority.
- Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with specialists, imaging providers, therapy services, pharmacies, and ancillary vendors.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical, operational, and campus teams to improve health outcomes and support whole-person care.
Benefits
- Direct access to a clinical provider (you + dependents)
- Discounted care through HealthBar's network
- Medical insurance (with HSA option)
- Paid Time Off
- Unlimited unpaid time off
- Biannual profit sharing
- 401(k)
- Short- and long-term disability & life insurance
- Licensure & certification renewal support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
