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rNurse Practitioner

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rLocation: Campus Health Services

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607817

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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r Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is a .84 FTE position.

Job Description

The staff nurse practitioner is responsible for the provision of general medical care to eligible NAU affiliated individuals (students, employees, and employee spouses). This position reports to the Medical Director.

Direct patient care - 85%

• Provide primary medical and mental health care through the
• evaluation and management of acute, sub-acute and chronic
• conditions within scope of privileges applied for and granted by the
• Credentialing and Privileging Committee.
• Utilize appropriate, diagnostic resources in a cost-effective manner to
• assist in the evaluation and management of these health conditions.
• Utilize appropriate, pharmacologic modalities in a cost-effective
• manner to treat identified health conditions.
• Provide patient counseling on health-related matters.
• Provide patient education on health-related matters and healthy lifestyles.

Indirect patient care - 5%

• Participate in 24-hour call (phone response only) in rotation with other providers
• Provide consultant services to other health center personnel.
• Document patient care related activities in the EHR in a clearly understood manner appropriate for the type of encounter.

Administrative responsibilities - 5%

• Participate in committees, provider meetings and other organizational activities as requested by the Associate Vice President of Health Services or Medical Director.
• Participate in creation, coordination and implementation of policies and procedures as requested by the Associate Vice President of Health Services or Medical Director
• Participate in strategic planning and continuous quality improvement activities as requested by the Associate Vice President of Health Services or Medical Director.
• Participate in the training of Nurse Practitioner, Athletic Trainer or other health care students as requested by the Associate Vice President of Health Services or Medical Director.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to contagious illness and bloodborne pathogens in daily activities.
• Physical demands include: sitting, standing, bending and lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs on occasion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced practice nursing Masters degree from an accredited nursing school and licensed to practice as an advanced nurse practitioner in the State of Arizona. The nurse practitioner must comply with the requirements for continuing education defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Board certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency.
• Current AHA CPR in person training certified or ACLS training is required.
• Remain current in the field of college health and maintain board certification.
• Registration with t e Drug Enforcement Agency and prescriptive authority required.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Arizona and Arizona APRN certification.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of evaluation plans and treatment of clients with a variety of illnesses.
• Skill in patient care.
• Skill in the use of medical equipment utilized in area of assignment.
• Skill in both oral and written communication.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees\' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an