Student Health Center Director/Nurse Practitioner

Description:

At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.

The Student Health Center Director directs all aspects of the health center and delivers health services to students at Carroll University.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations, obtain medical histories and develop treatment plans
• Order, perform and interpret lab results
• Prescribe medications and treatments in compliance with WI state laws
• Maintain health records of students, including initial data gathering and updating as necessary
• Collaborate with other student life and university student support staff.
• Communicate professionally with students, colleagues, parents and off-campus medical professionals, and insurance representatives when necessary
• Develop and implement health education programs/materials for campus community
• Arrange referrals, appointments and transportation for students as needed
• Assist with the maintaining, ordering of medications and medical supplies as needed
• Perform point of care testing (e.g. Flu, Covid, etc.)
• Supervise professional staff member and student employees in the Health Center
• Contribute to campus wellness initiatives through outreach, education and programming regarding health and wellness topics
• Create and manage the budget for the Student Health Center
• Work with the Vice President for Student Life on creating and maintaining University student health policies and practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• MSN or DNP from an accredited program required
• Active NP license in WI, with at least 5 years of clinical experience
• Excellent physical assessment skills and phlebotomy skills
• Electronic Medical Records experience
• Strong critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in college health or adolescent medicine preferred

Technology Skills:

• Computer experience, knowledge of word processing, and basic computer program familiarity

Human Relations Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with college students and Carroll community colleagues
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Human Relations Skills:

• Must be flexible with schedule, limited evening/weekend hours may be necessary (e.g. in the event of a crisis or campus event)