Nurse Practitioner - Part-Time

University of Akron • Akron, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Nurse Practitioner position focuses on providing primary care services to students and staff. Key responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating health problems, and counseling patients on healthy lifestyle practices. The role also involves providing primary gynecologic care, education on contraceptive choices, and participating in departmental programs for student and staff education. The Nurse Practitioner will also be responsible for directing and monitoring the work of students and/or temporary workers.

Requirements

• A relevant master's degree
• RN license in the State of Ohio
• Adult or Family Health Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Nurse Practitioner Certificate of Authority (COA)
• Certificate to Prescribe (CTP) as issued by Ohio Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
• Minimum of 1 year experience employed as a nurse practitioner in a college health, ambulatory care, urgent care or private physician's practice.
• Ability to document and maintain health related records in accordance with university procedures.
• Ability to promote the health maintenance and wellness of students and staff through health counseling, screening and the development of health awareness programs and activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with and educating a diverse university community.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations in order to diagnose and treat primary care level health problems, as well as counsel patients regarding healthy lifestyle practices.
• Perform orders and interpret laboratory tests as needed for diagnosis and treatment in accordance with CLIA guidelines.
• Provide primary level gynecologic care, education and guidance about contraceptive choices.
• Participate in planning and implementation of departmental programs to educate students and develop staff.
• Direct and monitor the work of students and/or temporary workers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level