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Nurse Practitioner/Psych Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Employer
Occidental College
Location
Los Angeles, California

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY

Working as a key member of an integrated wellness team and reporting to the Senior Director of Student Wellness, this position requires extensive clinical skills in health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counseling and referral. With established protocols, the Medical Provider performs the delivery of episodic health care and health promotion in partnership with other clinical and administrative staff. The NP/PA also coordinates medical services with psychological counseling staff to work toward a holistic approach to student wellness, and takes part in broader campus committees and activities.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND GOALS

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Clinical Competency

  • Perform practitioner level clinical assessment and treatment of common acute illnesses and injuries, including first aid and urgent care.
  • Highly desired: training in psychiatric nurse practitioner care, provide clinical assessment and manage prescriptions for common psychiatric disorders among college-age students.
  • Adhere to Emmons Wellness Center’s Nurse Practitioner Protocols in conjunction with the California Board of Nursing’s Scope of Practice.
  • Must be able to write and dispense prescriptions accurately and competently, and be comfortable with monitoring and dispensing psychotropic medications. DEA license a plus, otherwise assistance given to acquire.
  • Maintain current knowledge of internal medicine, gynecology, adolescent medicine, men’s health and infectious disease management.
  • Experience with LGBTQ healthcare, including transgender health, PreP, PEP and hormonal replacement therapy highly desired.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, confidential medical records utilizing an electronic health records system.
  • Provide primary care services including: vital signs, immunizations, phlebotomy procedures, specimen collections, pelvic exams, STI testing, evaluation, and treatment. Perform on-site lab testing, pregnancy tests, and counseling regarding STI prevention and all methods of contraception.
  • Utilize resources in a judicious and timely manner; refer to off-site medical, mental health, or other specialists and consult with medical director when clinical judgment indicates it.
  • Must adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards of practice.
  • Training in areas new to practitioner available.

Operations/Administrations

  • Oversee health clearances for incoming students and maintain immunization standards.
  • Engage in staff meetings; report to Emmons’ director and other appropriate staff of current issues, offer potential solutions, and value their insights.
  • Organize and implement specialized clinics, like flu shot clinics.
  • Work in concert with Medical Director, Director of Student Wellness, and psychological counseling staff, and others to maintain quality of care.
  • Ongoing development and implantation of a comprehensive plan for students’ health issues including integration with counseling services.
  • Communicate with parents of students when necessary while maintaining privacy and confidentiality or patients.

Work Ethic

  • Work sensitively with a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty. This includes consideration of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, immigration status, personality differences, and other parameters

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Training
A Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant is required. Must hold current national and California State Licensure as an Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Must provide furnishing number and/or DEA number.

Experience
Clinical practice in internal medicine, family practice, urgent care or similar ambulatory care setting. Experience must be inclusive of women’s health. Must be skilled in the delivery of routine and episodic reproductive healthcare for men and women. Must be knowledgeable regarding the social and developmental context of college health and older youth/young adult wellness issues. Prior college health delivery experience desirable.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Satisfactory completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment, but only as permitted by federal, state, and local law, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Organization

Nestled in Eagle Rock, between downtown Los Angeles and historic Pasadena, Occidental gives you the best of both worlds: small-town charm and L.A.’s rich cultural life. You'll find a collegial and intimate academic work environment, and our students, faculty and staff make up a diverse, close-knit community of peers.

Oxy offers excellent health, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits, along with many other extras. These include a tuition exchange program, special discounts, use of our new swimming pool and tennis courts, weight room and gym facilities, plus all the perks that Southern California and a small liberal arts school have to offer.

Company info
Website
Telephone
3232591432
Location
1600 N. Campus Road
Los Angeles
CA
90041
United States

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