PRN Nurse Practitioner

University of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our Wellness Center team. This role involves providing healthcare to patients with a variety of health needs, assisting the medical director and executive director with assigned duties, and working collaboratively with various campus constituents. UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. Located in Colorado Springs at the base of the Rocky Mountains, UCCS offers an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle, blending outdoor adventure with a vibrant community.

Requirements

A master’s degree in nursing is required.
Specialty certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner from a national certification agency is required.
Current Colorado licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse prior to start date.
Prescriptive authority or provisional authority is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with college aged population
Experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides health care to patients of the UCCS Wellness Center as directed by nurse practitioner scope of practice and clinic protocols.
Assists medical director and executive director with other duties as assigned.
Evaluates and treats a wide variety of adolescent/adult patients with a variety of health care needs.
Completes histories, thorough assessments, and physical examinations on all patients with appropriate documentation reflected in medical records.
Differentiates patient care situations which require acute and non-acute action and responds accordingly.
Triages walk-in urgent health care situations and coordinates with emergency medical responders for safe transport to local emergency rooms if deemed necessary.
Effectively documents exam findings in a timely manner.
Refers patients requiring care that is beyond the scope of the Nurse Practitioner’s practice to the Medical Director or other appropriate provider.
Works with medical assistant to contact patients requiring follow up care and documents accordingly.
Works collaboratively with a variety of campus constituents including staff in departments such as Office of Residence Life and Housing, Public Safety, Recreation, Intercollegiate Athletics, Student Life and Leadership, Office of Institutional Equity, Disability Services and the Office of the Deans of Students.
Works collaboratively with employees in the Wellness Center.