Temporary, Part-Time Nurse Practitioner

Wagner College•Staten Island, NY

53d•$79•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides high-quality, student-centered primary care, episodic/urgent care, sexual & reproductive health services, and health education in a campus-based ambulatory setting. This role supports the College Health Center's mission to promote student well-being, reduce barriers to academic success, and advance health equity. The NP practices in collaboration with physicians and other clinicians pursuant to institutional policies and applicable state law and regulations.

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program; current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., AANP/ANCC).
Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of practice (e.g., Family, Adult) through ANCC or AANP.
Unencumbered current Nurse Practitioner license in the State of New York; eligibility for prescriptive authority per New York State law.
Prescriptive authority in New York State (including controlled substances registration and DEA certification) or ability to obtain prior to start date.
Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) required; ACLS preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years of post-graduate NP clinical experience in primary/urgent care, family medicine, internal medicine, or college health (strong new grad applicants considered).
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging; ability to provide culturally responsive care to diverse student populations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in college health, adolescent/young adult medicine, sports medicine, or women's health.
Experience with behavioral health integration and motivational interviewing.
Microsoft Office, Google Drive, CARS
Proficiency with EHR systems (e.g., PyraMed Health).

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive evaluation and management for common acute and chronic conditions in an age-appropriate college population.
Perform focused histories and physicals; order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop differential diagnoses; and create evidence-based treatment plans.
Provide sexual & reproductive health services (e.g., contraception, STI screening and treatment, PrEP/PEP, pregnancy testing and counseling) consistent with current guidelines.
Administer immunizations and medications in accordance with standing orders and safety protocols.
Counsel students on self-care, injury/illness prevention, and health promotion; provide culturally responsive education and resources.
Coordinate referrals to campus partners (e.g., Counseling, Disability Services, Athletics) and community specialists.
Document encounters, orders, and communications in the electronic health record (EHR) accurately and timely; safeguard PHI in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and compliance activities; contribute to protocol development and updates.
Support communicable disease management (e.g., testing, isolation guidance, reporting) per public health and campus policy.
Provide limited telehealth services as appropriate; escalate emergencies per clinic protocols.
Precept or mentor trainees (as applicable) and model professional, inclusive care.