Nurse Practitioner II (FNP) - Part-Time, 20-hours​/week, 9-months

Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality health care and public health service to a university community? The University of Southern Maine’s Health Services seeks applicants for a Part-time Nurse Practitioner.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a vital role in promoting the health, wellness, and success of USM students by providing high-quality, compassionate primary health care services. Working within the scope of your advanced practice licensure and national standards of nursing practice, you will assess, diagnose, treat, and support the diverse health needs of the University community. In addition to delivering exceptional patient care, you will contribute to a collaborative healthcare team, support continuous quality improvement, foster professional growth, and help advance the mission and goals of Health and Counseling Services.

Health and Counseling Services is committed to fostering a healthy campus community by providing accessible, high-quality physical and mental health services. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to support student well-being through counseling, outreach, consultation, prevention, and crisis response.

• Evaluate patients using a holistic, patient-centered approach that supports the unique healthcare needs of college students.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health conditions.
• Provide first aid and emergency care to students, faculty, and staff as needed.
• Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation using established standards.
• Serve as a patient advocate while delivering compassionate, strengths-based care.

• Consult with physicians, nurses, counselors, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in case reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and peer review activities.
• Assist with the development of departmental policies, strategic initiatives, and clinical best practices.
• Participate in research initiatives and committee work as appropriate.

• Support campus-wide health education, prevention, and screening programs.
• Maintain knowledge of community healthcare resources and facilitate referrals when appropriate.
• Contribute to outreach efforts that promote student health and wellness across the University community.

• Maintain compliance with applicable clinical regulations, including OSHA and CLIA standards.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment oversight, and recommendations for clinical supplies.
• Precept and mentor nurse practitioner students, medical trainees, and other clinical learners as appropriate.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills.
• Experience providing primary or ambulatory care in a collaborative healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to patient-centered care.
• The ability to respond effectively to urgent and crisis situations.
• Strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• A commitment to health promotion, wellness education, and continuous quality improvement.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the University and within the healthcare community.

This is an in person, part-time, 9-month position based on our Gorham Campus but may provide services on all three campuses. This position offers an annual salary of $35,625.00.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitivebenefitsfor full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the…