Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care (Part-Time)

The University of Arizona, Campus Health Service (CHS) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of part-time Nurse Practitioner. The Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner position is responsible for working with Campus Health Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to provide primary care to eligible University of Arizona students and staff. This position is focused on medical care in Campus Health Services' (CHS) Urgent Care area.

The CHS was the first fully accredited college health service in the nation and in the Princeton Review; the CHS has been ranked in the top 4% for Best Health Services for the past twelve years. The CHS is committed to positioning itself as an exceptional student health center by fostering an environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates all of our employees and the community we serve. It is a sundry organization of over 150 employees who are committed to improving the health and safety of college students. For more information on the CHS, please go to https://www.health.arizona.edu.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Provide direct
  patient care including examinations, perform essential office procedures, order
  and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe and administer medications, and make
  referrals for ambulatory care patients.
• Respond to
  medical emergencies in the facility.
• Complete timely
  and appropriate documentation for medical care and services.
• Provide technical directions and consultation
  for CHS nurses, medical assistants and other staff.
• Provide
  teaching/precepting opportunities for health care trainees if desired.
• Involvement in
  committees and teams as appropriate.
• Possibility of
  on-call duties with additional compensation.
• Additional
  duties as assigned.

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Good oral and
  written communication skills, including with all levels of the institution.
• Progressive
  leadership skills: ability to develop, guide, motivate, and coach others.
• Advanced
  knowledge of skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention,
  physical and psychosocial assessment and management of health and illness
  applicable to the care of college students.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Master's degree
  from an approved school of nursing and completion of an approved adult or
  family practice Nurse Practitioner program.
• Minimum of 5
  years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and
  work experience.
• Licensed to
  practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Arizona or will be by date of
  hire.
• Board
  eligibility or certification in practice specialty.
• Must have
  current DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification.
• Arizona
  prescriptive privileges required.

• Prior experience in urgent/emergency care setting.
• Experience with electronic medical records.