University Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner; CRNP

University Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP, 9 Months)

For full consideration, applications must be received by May 17, 2026. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, is an Advanced Practice Provider licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who is certified by the PA Nursing Board and holds professional certification in a particular clinical specialty. While the CRNP functions in an expanded role as a medical professional, they formulate medical diagnosis/es and prescribe medical, pharmacologic, therapeutic, or corrective measures within the scope of their practice and in collaboration with a physician licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Evaluate patients reporting to the health center via in-person, telehealth or triaged from registered nurses. Provide treatment of minor wounds, injuries and illnesses. Obtain medical history and perform physical and psychological assessments within the scope of their certification and practice. The medical history may include but not be limited to history of current illness or injury, review of symptoms, health status, family and developmental data, demographic information, et.al.

Reconcile all medications and medical history and update EHR as needed and appropriate. Formulate a differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination and diagnostic test results and information. Perform appropriate diagnostic tests available in the office or through ordering diagnostic tests through an approved outside agency or laboratory. Interpret and report the results of diagnostic tests to the patient and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Schedule follow-up appointments as needed for outcome assessment. Prescribe or order appropriate necessary pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with the physician. Possess a strong understanding of when to involve the collaborating physician in the history, assessment and treatment plan. Refer patients to hospital emergency departments, to outside medical providers, specialists and consultants, or to community agencies when further evaluation and/or treatment is needed.

Collaborate with outside health care providers for continuity of care for the patient. Provide appropriate, timely professional health education pertaining to presenting problem and treatment. Formulate and document Patient Progress Notes, and other related reports. Manage medical records, test results and other patient data in a manner to ensure confidentiality and SHS guidelines. Update patients' electronic health records (EHR) following vendor and FERPA-HPI Treatment Records guidelines and standards.

Responsible for standard operating procedures surrounding PHI and ROI (release of information) requests. Validate requests and authorizations for the release of medical information from the EHR. Order Tuberculin skin tests, immunizations, injectable birth control and emergency contraception. Respond to medical emergencies within the SHC and as needed, in Kehr Union building, while following identified SOP guidelines as needed. Act as a health liaison for all students and collaborates with the appropriate student support office as needed.

Collaborate and refer to on campus departments such as Counseling Services, Dean of Students, University Disability Services, Title IV, et al. Participate in quality assurance review, including the systematic, periodic review of records and plans of care that may result in a quality improvement plan. Maintain current evidence-based knowledge by completing continuing education activities related to the NP's specialty and clinical practice.

Maintain certification and compliance with current state and federal laws. Apply current evidence-based practice and utilization of best practice standards. Assist student in navigating the Student Health Center website and provide feedback to the Director in order to maintain current student health center information on the website. Use secure messaging and telephone communication to speak with students and parents. Work with the Director to gather and report statistical data obtained from EHR.

Develop, participate and/or lead health and wellness programs presented on campus per request and/or invitation. Prepare, review, and revise written SOP protocols in conjunction with the Health Center Director. Participate in periodic review and revision of Health Center maintenance, illness and counseling protocols in conjunction with other members of the Health Center staff. Assess the need for staff education in collaboration with Health Center Director;

assume a lead role in developing and presenting in-service education programs for Health Center staff, other staff and students. Serve as a member of a Student Health Center quality…