Per Diem Nurse Practitioner

Job no: 561913
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Health Professionals, Temporary, Time Varies, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary

The Per Diem Nurse Practitioner plays an essential role in providing high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective medical care to San Diego State University students. Under the supervision of the Student Health Services Lead Physician, the Nurse Practitioner provides a wide range of primary health care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and health maintenance. Working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the incumbent collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, clinical assistants, and other healthcare professionals and utilizes Student Health Services resources including laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, Dental, Eye, and Orthopedic Clinics.

This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, student-focused care in a welcoming environment while supporting the health, well-being, and academic success of SDSU students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care by conducting patient evaluations, obtaining medical histories and physicals, diagnosing acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Order and interpret laboratory, x-ray, and other diagnostic tests; perform approved procedures and minor surgeries; furnish medications; and provide preventive health, family planning, and health maintenance education.
• Assess basic mental health needs and provide appropriate referrals, consultation, or medication management when indicated.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals on complex health concerns, referrals, and continuity of care while utilizing Student Health Services and community-based resources.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic health records and ensure care complies with university policies, quality assurance and infection control protocols, HIPAA, FERPA, and applicable professional standards.

Why Join Us:

• Make a meaningful impact on the health, well-being, and academic success of SDSU students through high-quality, student-centered primary care.
• Practice within a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare environment alongside physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide a broad range of care, from preventive health and health education to diagnosis, treatment, minor procedures, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Utilize convenient on-site services including laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and specialty clinics to support comprehensive patient care.
• Join Student Health Services in its mission to provide high-quality, convenient medical care in a safe and welcoming environment that actively partners with students in maintaining healthy lives.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation.

Compensation and Position Information

• The Hourly rate for this position is $69 per hour.
• This is an intermittent-hourly, temporary position with an appointment end date of June 30, 2027. Work hours are on an as-needed basis and will vary based on operational needs.
• Position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of candidates. Applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Department Summary

Student Health Services offers primary medical care and health promotion to students of San Diego State University through a wide range of programs and services. Care is provided by board certified physicians, certified nurse practitioners and other medical staff including nurses, clinical laboratory scientists, x-ray technologists, medical assistants, and pharmacists. In addition to the basic medical care, Student Health Services offers health education, orthopedics, osteopathic manipulative treatment and psychiatry.

The mission of SDSU Student Health Services is to provide high-quality, convenient, student- focused medical care in a safe and welcoming environment, actively partnering with our student- patients to help them achieve and maintain healthy lives in support of their personal and academic success

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