Nurse Practitioner, per diem

Framingham State University•Framingham, MA

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic health conditions for Framingham State University students within the scope of advanced practice nursing. The role provides gynecological care, including routine pelvic exams and care for episodic and acute gynecological conditions. It also promotes wellness through individual health teaching and counseling on a wide variety of health issues. The Nurse Practitioner administers injections and immunizations, performs point-of-care testing, prescribes medications when appropriate, and orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and initiates treatment based on results. The role consults with the collaborating physician and director on complex cases and initiates mutually agreed-upon treatments. It maintains clinical records in the Medicat electronic medical record system, protects patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards, and may answer calls, greet patients, and schedule appointments. This is a part-time, non-benefited contract position averaging up to 18 hours per week during the academic year, with occasional weeks of up to 24 hours to meet operational needs. The schedule on days worked is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The pay rate is $70 per hour.

Requirements

Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Nursing licenses for the State of Massachusetts.
Current, valid Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
Completion of a nurse practitioner program from an accredited institution with a concentration in family and/or adult practice.
Experience providing gynecological care in an advanced practice role.
Maintain Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider.
Interest in providing high-quality health care to college-age students and ability to communicate effectively with this population.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact well with other staff.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic health conditions for university students within the scope of advanced practice nursing.
Provide gynecological care, including routine pelvic exams and care for episodic and acute gynecological conditions.
Administer injections and immunizations.
Perform point-of-care testing.
Prescribe medications as appropriate to the patient's condition.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing and initiate treatment based on results.
Promote wellness through individual health teaching and counseling on a wide variety of health issues.
Consult with the collaborating physician and director on complex cases and initiate mutually agreed-upon treatments.
Maintain proper documentation and clinical records using the Medicat electronic medical record system.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Answer phone calls, greet patients, and schedule appointments as necessary.