Job Details

Nurse Practitioner

Position Number: 9779879
Location: Worcester, United States
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Nurse Practitioner
College of the Holy Cross

Full Time
JREQ-000715

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect-one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

The Nurse Practitioner provides modified primary and acute ambulatory care services to all students and to the Jesuit Community. Care is delivered to faculty and staff when injured on the job. Health information is shared at every visit to the diverse student body to promote healthy habits and behaviors.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility
Provide quality modified primary and urgent care
Provide emergency care as indicated
If less than 3 years of experience, Board of Nursing requires a supervising provider:
o Provides care under direction and review of supervising provider, in accordance with
written prescriptive guidelines and protocols
o Consult and collaborate with supervising provider as needed
NPs with greater than 3 years of experience should apply for independent practice
Maintain review mechanism of clinical performance by peers
Sensitive to diverse and cultural needs of students
Formulate and update NP protocols
Maintain licensure and certifications.
Be available to the RN staff for consultation when need.
Development and implementation of community education programs
Development of leadership and educational opportunities for students as indicated
Participates in the Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement and peer review process as dictated by the AAAHC
o Suggest and support ongoing process improvement.
Optimize utilization of existing electronic medical records and prescriptive resources.
Work effectively as a liaison between various departments/users to ensure that services,
quality and costs are balanced. Practice in a financially responsible way.
Active participation at department, divisional staff meetings
Participate in performance reviews .
Advisor to peer educator group if applicable
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Individuals must possess certification as a Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner with a current
license to practice in Massachusetts.
Bachelor of Science degree
Master of Science degree in Nursing
State and federal DEA numbers.
Two to three years of clinical experience in primary care or emergency nursing.
Current CPR certification
Understanding and respect for Jesuit tradition and values.

Core Competencies
Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the College's mission e.g.
Assessment and treatment of acute health issues
Development and implementation of care that meets physical, psychological and spiritual needs.
Independent decision making.
Practice reflects the ability to reduce risk, participation in a risk management program.
Understanding of health care systems and integration of new information and
methodologies into current practice
Applications of ethical principles and codes of professional practice as established in the MA nurse practice act.
Engagement in evidence-based nursing and medical practice
Promotion of patient rights and responsibilities
Application of basic nursing clinical procedures

Incorporation of self-care, health promotion, disease prevention and wellness theories
Complies with HIPPAA and FERPA privacy and confidentiality requirements
Utilization of patient assessment tools
Conducting quality review of records and data to identify opportunities for improving care
Team building and consensus building skills
Flexibility
Implements strategies for targeted student health behaviors, based on reliable data
Use of active communication skills
Use of interpersonal communication skills for work team effectiveness
Understands, values and respects diversity as an individual, in a team and within groups
while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Salary: The salary range for this 10-month position is $80,000-$85,000, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Weekly Hours:

40

Annual Work Schedule:

Application Instructions

An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.

Additional Information
To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.

To apply, visit https://holycross.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Worcester-MA/Nurse-Practitioner_JREQ-000715