Temporary Employment - Nurse Practitioner, Family Health

Job Description

Job Description

Niagara University is a liberal arts university, steeped in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions, with a total enrollment of nearly 4,300 students. Located just a few miles away from one of the world's premier tourism destinations, Niagara Falls, the university occupies a lovely campus overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Its close proximity to major cultural and business centers in Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Toronto as well as the award-winning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live. If you'd like to know more, check out all of the NU Facts.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner provides direct patient care and leadership and supervision to the nursing staff of the Health Services Department. Under the direction of the Director of Student Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner monitors nursing activity and communicates change as needed. Performs Mental Health Assessments and follow-up visits for medication management for the Counseling Services Department at the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• The Nurse Practitioner will provide direct care to a patient, and provide supervision to staff nurses as needed. In the absence of other nurses, the Nurse Practitioner is required to assist with patient care.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assures sufficient staff are hired
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed. Must be available on an "on-call" basis to take off-hours emergency calls.
• Provide diagnosis and management of minor, acute, episodic illness, stable, chronic disease, health promotion, and health maintenance
• Skillfully interview the patient to develop a medical and health history regarding the chief complaint; indicators of health; developmental history, and factors contributing to or undermining the academic success of students
• Perform physical examinations to evaluate the chief complaint and differentiate between abnormal and normal physical findings
• Order laboratory & radiological diagnostic tests as appropriate, including point of care tests
• Documentation of data via problem-oriented health history which includes chief complaint, history of present illness, patient profile, family history, past illnesses, review of pre-admissions Medical History & Immunization Record and review of systems
• Provide prescriptions for drugs, devices, and immunizing agents in accordance with the practice agreement and protocols. Provide non-prescription drugs and alternative therapies for symptom control
• Provide psychosocial support measures to patients, significant other and parents.
• Perform Mental Health Assessments and follow-up visits for medication management for students that are referred by the Counseling Services Department.
• Teach patients to understand their illness, follow through with prescribed medical regimen and cope with changing life patterns as related to changing health status, developmental tasks and academic challenges
• Assist patients to identify and utilize health resources to coordinate and assist patients in health maintenance, health promotion and disease prevention
• Considered Essential Personnel whose physical presence is required on campus and must also be prepared to address those functions remotely (from off-campus) as needed when operations are restricted or the campus is closed.
• Collaborate with other associate health disciplines to ensure continuity of client care
• Provide screening and advisement over the phone or internet and document all tele-health consultations in the patient's medical record
• Provide expeditious assessment of medical emergencies when called upon, initiate appropriate medical care, direct the nursing team, and refer out as deemed necessary
• Maintain confidential medical records. Follow appropriate legal and medical records policy and procedures for storing, transfer, retrieval and maintenance of all medical records and medical information
• Provide medical procedures such as immunizations, Tuberculosis Screening, phlebotomy, etc.
• Ensure that medical practice is current and consistent with the best medical practices as defined in evidence based and outcomes based medical research, standards of medical practice revisions and protocol updates
• Ensure that medical practice is current and relevant by attending CMS – continuing medical education programs, maintaining membership in appropriate professional organizations and networking regularly with other health professionals, specifically those who work in other college health programs
• Participate in the development and implementation of health education and wellness programs
• Stay current on best clinical practices, engage in continuing education credits, and keep record of medical protocols utilized in clinical practice.
• Assist in coordinating with students to obtain necessary health documents to be complaint with New York State regulation.
• Maintain high professional standards of ethics and integrity.
• Maintain confidentiality of information (including but not limited to: student and employee personal information, student grades, etc.), both during and after their employment with the University. Any question regarding the confidentiality of material, should be referred to the supervisor. Any violation shall subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
• Perform other duties as assigned

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

% of Time

80% Perform direct patient care as an advanced practice Nurse Practitioner; including documentation of medical information pertinent to student appointments.

10% Complete mental health assessments and follow-up visits for medication management for students referred by Counseling Services.

5% Assist in compiling student records needed for University and NYS health compliance.

5% Assist with identifying health risk behaviors affecting academic success and recommending health promotion activities to address students' health risk behaviors. Perform and participate in identified health/wellness programming for NU community.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and skill in advanced family and adult nurse practitioner clinical medical practice.
• Current knowledge of primary and urgent care, public health, community health issues and college health issues.
• Current knowledge of the revised protocols and standards for managing acute, episodic and chronic stable medical problems, prescribing pharmaceutical drugs and non-prescription medication and therapies.
• Skilled in medical physical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing and evaluating outcomes of medications used and therapies prescribed.
• Ability to function independently in an outpatient medical clinical setting and administer routine medical office procedures.
• Good oral and written communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of teaching theories and motivation theories.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality according to HIPPA laws in every aspect of the job due to the private nature of health information.
• Knowledge of New York State Standards of Practice for Professional Registered Nurses, NYS Immunization Law, Nursing Professional Malpractice & Misconduct laws and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read and comprehend educational literature, various forms, documentation, files and information in the department.
• Proficiency to handle various office machines including but not limited to: computer keyboard, computer software applications, calculator, copy machine and fax.
• Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.
• Ability to work flexible hours days and evenings during the week. Scheduling of work hours is adjusted on a weekly basis and throughout the academic year.

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS:

The functions of the position usually performed sitting, but may require some amount of time standing. Some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying and other movements may be required. Tasks involving working on a computer keyboard, computer software applications, calculator, cutting, labeling, and taping involve extensive wrist and hand movement. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without significant risk of injury to themselves or others.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• NYS Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner or eligible for NYS Licensure.
• Master's of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of current relevant experience in primary medical care required with experience in general medicine and/or urgent care/emergency, women's health, and adolescent health. Additional experience in mental health preferred.
• Current certification for CPR for Professional Rescuer.
• Previous college health experience preferred.

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