Nurse Practitioner

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Salem, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner assesses, diagnoses, and treats student health problems within established primary care protocols, and plans and presents health education programming to promote campus health and wellness through Salem State University Student Health Services.

Counseling and Health Services is a multidisciplinary office providing confidential counseling, health, and prevention services to the university community. Health center services address illness, injury, episodic and urgent care, reproductive health, immunizations, health promotion and prevention, outreach, and wellness. Staff foster interpersonal development and address actual and potential health issues that may create barriers to student success. The role supports a culturally inclusive environment that recognizes diversity and personal development, and requires a commitment to quality improvement and assessment.

The position is onsite in Salem, Massachusetts, with on-campus, in-person responsibilities. The preferred schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; scheduling flexibility may be considered to meet departmental and employee needs. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Massachusetts licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), including current DPH prescriptive authority and DEA licensure.
• Experience working with an adolescent or young adult population.
• Proof of current and active malpractice insurance.
• Current Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain insurance credentialing to bill health insurance for services provided at Salem State University Health Services.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and FERPA privacy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience, including mentoring or managing student employees, interns, or support staff in a healthcare or educational environment.
• Experience in health education or wellness programming, including designing and implementing outreach initiatives that promote preventative care and student well-being.
• Program management support, including data tracking, grant-related activities, or oversight of health-related access improvement programs.
• Spanish proficiency to enhance communication, cultural responsiveness, and accessibility of health services.
• Understanding of and commitment to a reproductive justice framework, including the ability to provide inclusive, affirming care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat student health problems within established primary care protocols.
• Plan and present health education programming to promote campus health and wellness.
• Provide health services addressing illness, injury, episodic and urgent care, reproductive health, immunizations, health promotion and prevention, outreach, and wellness.
• Contribute to a culturally inclusive care environment and support student development and success.
• Participate in quality improvement and assessment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time