Department:Location:Belknap Campus
Time Type:Full time
Worker Type:Regular
Job Req ID:R109371
Minimum Requirements:Requires individual to be eligible for Certification as Nurse Practitioner and eligible for Kentucky licensure as Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. May require a specific certification. Hire date would be after certification and licensure are granted. Two (2) years of nursing experience. Grade10 (Salaried)
Position Description:The Department of Campus Health Services within the Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner I. The Nurse Practitioner I performs medical assessments, examinations and treatments, providing accurate client education, appropriate ordering and reporting of test results, and proper use of consultations. This position also serves as a resource for internal and external customers, providing sound interpretation and application of professional standards of practice and adhering to the University policies, procedures, and protocols in place. The Nurse Practitioner I is responsible for maintaining acceptable and consistent standards of care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Provides health services to patients in accordance with established clinic and University procedures and protocols
- Provides health education to patients regarding preventive care and prescribed treatments
- Examine patients, completes medical diagnoses, assess patient conditions, and plans care based on assessment
- Consults with a staff physician regarding patient care, as necessary
- Serves as a patient advocate by addressing patient concerns, assessing situations, reporting concerns to designated clinic staff, recommending applicable patient action, and instituting a treatment plan if necessary
- Maintains patient records according to established clinic and University procedures and protocols and facilitates effective communication with colleagues and patients
- Serves as a professional role model and resource through demonstration of advanced nursing practice
- Assesses own professional development in collaboration with supervisor and participates in in-service trainings and continuing education programs to maintain and develop clinical knowledge and skills
- Consistently practices good clinical judgment, applying active listening, critical thinking, and effective decision-making in the performance of duties
- Actively participates in departmental meetings, sharing observations, concerns, and feedback pursuant to effective operations and patient satisfaction
- Participate in departmental improvement activities, committee work, and special projects as necessary
- Participates to help execute Division initiatives such as freshman orientation, Welcome Week functions, and resident move-in events, as available
- Performs other duties and completes special projects as assigned
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in nursing with clinical specialization as a nurse practitioner
- Three (3) years of nursing experience
- Primary care experience
- BLS and CPR/AED certification
- Experience participating in professional organizations and quality improvement projects
Work Hours and LocationThis is a full-time, exempt position with a 40-hour regular workweek. Additional work hours may be required based on department needs, programming, staffing, and/or scheduling. This position will rotate to provide care at the Health Sciences Campus and at Cardinal Station, adjacent to Patterson Stadium. Occasional overnight travel (for professional development or conferences) may be required.
Employee BenefitsThe University of Louisville offers competitive benefits and perks to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Please visit the University of Louisville Total Rewards webpages for details.
Student AffairsThe Division of Student Affairs encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with your application.Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. 
