Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner. If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a beautiful university campus with lots of perks including free parking and access to a top of the line athletic facility, look no further! At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances. We also offer a generous paid time off benefit including 15+ holidays. If you hope to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.
Supporting the Brandeis Mission, the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides direct care to students within their scope of practice in an ambulatory care setting relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management. The FNP acts as a day-to-day clinical resource to Health Center staff and works closely with the multispecialty team to develop and coordinate a plan of care to meet the needs of our students.
The FNP may also participate in public health initiatives such as immunization compliance.
Mentorship to the health center Registered Nurse (RN) is expected as well as preceptorship of graduating RN students from partnering Universities and colleges such as Simmons College of Nursing.
Job Duties:
- Provide culturally and clinically competent direct patient care for students of Brandeis University within board certified scope of practice and elicits history, performs physical examinations, orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests, determines diagnosis(es), and develops plan of care with education to patients and their families as appropriate. Responsible for assuring that documentation meets qualitative and billing standards. Coordinates the care of patients in order to provide safer, effective, responsive, and timely student-centered care. Provides additional education and outreach for students as identified. Promotes multiculturalism and inclusivity for all students.
- Professional Development: Participates in meetings and staff development programs as assigned. Maintains professional licensing, certifications, and registrations. Acts as an educator and serves as a clinical resource for staff through consultation, formal and informal education, reviews of literature and development of practical clinical tools and resources, peer chart reviews and other quality reviews as assigned. Including Student Affairs meetings and planned activities.
- May oversee immunization compliance services for the RN. Is a clinical resource to support staff.
Requirements and Additional Position Information:
Master’s degree in Nursing. Active Registered Nurse/NP License for practice through MA Board of Nursing - Re-Current Board Certification in NP specialty area; Current Basic Life Support. Active unencumbered DEA and MCSR Required
2-3 years of relevant experience. No direct supervisory experience required, but experience in precepting RN’s a plus.
Requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and
employee needs to stand and move throughout shift. Provides face-to-face, hands on care.
Uses universal precautions, infection control practices, and environmental precautions in line with industry standards to reduce work related exposures.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
