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Nurse Practitioner

Employer
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell

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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Nurse Practitioner Job no: 498103
Position type: Staff Full Time
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Health Services
Salary: Salary range anticipated of $80,000-$85,000 annualized
Applications Open: Feb 28 2019
Applications Close:

General Summary of Position:

We are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Health Services team to provide care to students at UMass Lowell.

Located in the Wellness Center, a multidisciplinary unit that also includes Counseling and Student Disability Services, the successful candidate will provide care for a variety of health concerns as presented by the student population. Services provided to students include but are not limted to: history taking, physical exam and diagnostic testing (may include specimen collection including venipuncture, point of care testing, and some microscopy), Identification, treatment, and/or referral of acute care emergencies, documentation of visits in electronic medical record, provision of health education,crisis intervention and patient advocacy.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Master’s Degree

    **Certification/Licensure:
  • Current certification by a nationally recognized credentialing agency
  • Current RN/CNP registration with the Massachusetts Board of Nursing
  • Current Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and DEA Registration
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Internal Medicine, Primary Care or Urgent Care

    • Preferred Qualifications:

    • 3-5 years experience preferred
    • College Health Experience preferred

    Additional Considerations:

  • Excellent clinical knowledge and judgement
  • Ability to function independently, strategically plan and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
  • Demonstrated skill and proficiency in performing health care assessments and developing appropriate treatment plans
  • Experience with electronic health records
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate with a diverse population and with other health care professionals
  • Current certification by a nationally recognized credentialing agency
  • Current RN/CNP registration with the Massachusetts Board of Nursing
  • Current Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and DEA Registration

    • Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

    Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

    Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.

    Organization

    Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

    Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

    This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

    The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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