Are you passionate about providing individualized, high quality patient care and looking for reduced hours in the summer?
Join our Student Health Service team and make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our students.

Mission: To provide inclusive, quality healthcare while promoting overall student well-being.

Vision: Promote the well-being of students by empowering them with the knowledge, skills and spirit to take responsibility for personal, family and community health.

Position Description & Details:

The Nurse Practitioner provides professional, high quality, outpatient primary medical care and promotes health and wellness through education to students of North Dakota State University. Participates in Quality Improvement and Peer Review activities. This position will contribute to the health and well-being of students in accordance with the University, Division of Student Affairs and Institutional Equity (SAIE), AAAHC, and all regulatory standards.

• Be part of a vibrant Student Health team committed to our shared SAIE values of service, teamwork, and belonging.
• Opportunity to make a difference in shaping a healthier, more resilient student body and make a lifelong impact on students' health trajectory.
• Enjoy professional development in a collaborative work culture with a highly engaged team.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate and Treat Acute/Chronic Health Conditions and Promote Overall Wellness

• Obtain health histories, perform physical exams and order diagnostic tests as appropriate to obtain accurate diagnosis of presenting complaints.
• Determine, administer, and document appropriate treatment based upon best practice standards, credentialing agreement, and SHS policy.
• Prescribe and administer pharmacotherapy according to professional and ethical standards of practice, and in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Educate patients on medical diagnosis and comprehensive treatment options including medication, lifestyle choices, therapeutic devices, and supportive self-care measures. Actively involve patient in treatment decisions.
• Make appropriate referrals to internal and external specialists as needed.
• Provide confidential, quality healthcare services in a professional manner, respecting one's individual rights, privacy, and autonomy to make health care decisions.
• Participate in Quality Improvement, Peer Review, and Risk Management processes as directed.
• Possess a working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding practices.

Maintain Professional Licensure and Competency Appropriate to College Health Population

• Maintain minimum licensure and certifications as listed on Position Description.
• Actively participate in credentialing and re-credentialing processes.
• Proactively seek out opportunities for professional development to update and acquire new knowledge/skills applicable to your role at Student Health Service.
• Contribute to the ongoing pursuit of clinical guidelines of care that are secured in evidence-based medicine and best practice standards.
• Supervise and serve as a preceptor to students enrolled in applicable health-related academic programs in accordance with licensure and credentialing privileges.

Health Education and Outreach Activities

• Participate in health-related events and presentations as assigned.
• Actively promote student awareness of programs and services offered by Student Health Service and the university community .

Work Schedule:

• Academic Year: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours/week)
• Summer: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm (8-24 hours/week)

Hiring Range:

$46.56 per/hour - $62.08 per/hour + commensurate with experience

• Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, and licensure and/or certification.
• See below for additional details on the excellent NDSU benefits and overall compensation package!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Family Medicine with a Master's in Nursing -or- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Experience in ambulatory care, college health, or public health setting
• Current North Dakota APRN licensure with prescriptive privileges or eligible
• Current ANCC/AANP certification as Family Nurse Practitioner or eligible
• Current federal DEA certification or eligible
• Current BLS certification or eligible

Preferred Qualifications:

• Procedural proficiency such as:
  • Placement/removal of contraceptive devices such as IUDs and subcutaneous implants
  • Nail matrix destruction and nail plate removal
  • Simple laceration repairs
  • Mole removal, skin lesion destruction, and skin biopsies
• Current Minnesota or other state APRN licensure with prescriptive privileges

Core Competencies:

• Takes a holistic approach in providing the latest evidenced-based care with compassion, respect, and openness to each person's story.
• Create a non-judgmental and supportive environment when providing care and education.
• Possess strong knowledge base related to physical and mental health diagnoses common to the college-age population.
• Understand the inherent challenges and risks students face and proactively equip and empower students to achieve their optimal health and academic success.
• Maintain work quality while managing a daily patient load, complete documentation, and respond to patient correspondence in a timely manner.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with other members of the Student Health Service team.
• Strong intrinsic motivation to proactively identify areas for clinical improvement and initiate action plans that align with the goals of Student Health Service.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills and utilizing an Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover Letter addressing how qualifications are met
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, [email protected].

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or [email protected] .