Per Diem Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem, Non-Exempt), Student Health Center - Temporary - Palm Desert Campus

California State University System • San Bernardino - Palm Desert Campus, CA

109d • $58 - $65

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive physical exams and obtain detailed medical histories. This role involves diagnosing and treating common acute and chronic conditions, including reproductive health issues, and providing medication abortion services along with counseling on STIs, contraception, and pregnancy. The Nurse Practitioner will order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab work, offer psychosocial assessments and referrals as needed, and administer first aid, urgent care, and emergency support. Responsibilities also include prescribing medications, educating patients on treatment plans and preventive care, performing minor procedures such as suturing, biopsies, wound care, and immunizations, and maintaining accurate medical records to ensure continuity of care. Collaboration with physicians and healthcare professionals on complex cases is essential, as is adherence to university protocols for quality assurance and infection control. The Nurse Practitioner must stay current on best practices relevant to student health care and may provide lead work direction to specified SHC support staff. Participation in departmental meetings and professional development activities is required, along with supporting SHC operations. The position requires willingness to support both San Bernardino and Palm Desert Campus.

Requirements

• Academic degree or certificate from an approved college or university-based Nurse Practitioner program or equivalent training and experience
• Possess and maintain a valid California license as a Registered Nurse
• BRN certificate evidencing qualification to use the title of Nurse Practitioner
• Valid BRN Furnishing Certificate if delegated authority to furnish medications
• Valid DEA number and certificate if furnishing controlled substances
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing and primary care principles, methods, and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Commitment to preventative care and a holistic patient care model
• Excellent communication skills
• Current/Valid Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• Current/Valid DEA License
• Current Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Valid CA driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or Advanced degree
• Two or more years' experience in primary care
• Experience with women's health, including knowledge about family planning methods
• Experience in college health or experience working with college-age patients
• Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive physical exams and obtains detailed medical histories
• Diagnoses and treats common acute and chronic conditions, including reproductive health issues
• Provides medication abortion services and counseling on STIs, contraception, and pregnancy
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests and lab work
• Offers psychosocial assessments and referrals as needed
• Administers first aid, urgent care, and emergency support
• Prescribes medications and educates patients on treatment plans and preventive care
• Performs minor procedures (e.g., suturing, biopsies, wound care, immunizations)
• Maintains accurate medical records and ensures continuity of care
• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare professionals on complex cases
• Adheres to university protocols for quality assurance and infection control
• Stays current on best practices relevant to student health care
• May provide lead work direction to specified SHC support staff
• Participates in departmental meetings and engages in professional development activities
• Completes all department and university required trainings as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned and supports the SHC operations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Sick and vacation time
• 15 paid holidays a year
• Participation in the fee waiver education program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees