Temporary, Part-Time Nurse Practitioner

Title

Temporary, Part-Time Nurse Practitioner

Department

The Center for Health & Wellness

Employment Status

Temporary, part‑time position with hours during the Spring 2026 semester

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organization Relationship

Reports to the Coordinator for the Center for Health & Wellness

Job Purpose

The Temporary Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides high‑quality, student‑centered primary care, episodic/urgent care, sexual & reproductive health services, and health education in a campus‑based ambulatory setting. This role supports the College Health Center’s mission to promote student well‑being, reduce barriers to academic success, and advance health equity. The NP practices in collaboration with physicians and other clinicians pursuant to institutional policies and applicable state law and regulations.

Duties

/ Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management for common acute and chronic conditions in an age‑appropriate college population.
• Perform focused histories and physicals; order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop differential diagnoses; and create evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Provide sexual & reproductive health services (e.g., contraception, STI screening and treatment, PrEP/PEP, pregnancy testing and counseling) consistent with current guidelines.
• Administer immunizations and medications in accordance with standing orders and safety protocols.
• Counsel students on self‑care, injury/illness prevention, and health promotion; provide culturally responsive education and resources.
• Coordinate referrals to campus partners (e.g., Counseling, Disability Services, Athletics) and community specialists.
• Document encounters, orders, and communications in the electronic health record (EHR) accurately and timely; safeguard PHI in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and compliance activities; contribute to protocol development and updates.
• Support communicable disease management (e.g., testing, isolation guidance, reporting) per public health and campus policy.
• Provide limited telehealth services as appropriate; escalate emergencies per clinic protocols.
• Precept or mentor trainees (as applicable) and model professional, inclusive care.

Required Qualifications Education

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program; current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner (e.g., AANP/ANCC).

Licenses & Certifications

• Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of practice (e.g., Family, Adult) through ANCC or AANP.
• Unencumbered current Nurse Practitioner license in the State of New York; eligibility for prescriptive authority per New York State law.
• Prescriptive authority in New York State (including controlled substances registration and DEA certification) or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current certifications:
  Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) required; ACLS preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1–2 years of post‑graduate NP clinical experience in primary/urgent care, family medicine, internal medicine, or college health (strong new grad applicants considered).

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging; ability to provide culturally responsive care to diverse student populations.

Preferred Qualifications Work Experience

• Experience in college health, adolescent/young adult medicine, sports medicine, or women’s health.
• Experience with behavioral health integration and motivational interviewing.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office, Google Drive, CARS.
• Proficiency with EHR systems (e.g., Pyra Med Health).

SCHEDULE & WORK CONDITIONS Work Schedule

• 29 hours per week.
• Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (14 hours).
• Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (12 hours).
• Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (3 hours).

Compliance & Clearances

• Background check and credentialing prior to start.
• Immunization and TB screening per institutional policy (upload to student health portal or HR system).
• Annual training: blood borne pathogens, HIPAA, FERPA, Title IX, and other required modules.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, and move for extended periods in a clinic setting; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Use of PPE and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, submit a resume/CV and a brief cover letter to a.gatto. Include “Temporary Nurse Practitioner” in the subject line.

POSITION DETAILS

• Contract Dates: 1/12/2026 to 6/1/2026, excluding 3/16/2026 to 3/20/2026.
• Salary: $79.00 per hour.
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Non‑eligible.

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