University Health Services APRN

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Company: Kentucky State University

Location: Frankfort, KY 40601

Description:

TITLE:University Health Services APRN

DEPARTMENT:Student Affairs/Office of Student Wellness and Experience

REPORTS TO:Director of Student Wellness and Experience

CLASSIFICATION:Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE:TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS:37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction of the Director of Student Wellness and Experience, The APRN provides nursing care and health services including testing, nursing assessment and first aid to students and staff; disseminate health services information and provide specialized assistance and counseling regarding individual health needs; maintain a variety of health records (written and electronic); determine health education /promotion needs and develop action plans for campus wellness.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide confidential, in-depth personal health and mental health counseling; refer students to


physicians, nurse practitioners, MFT interns, clinics, agencies, and other healthcare providers

according to established procedures; schedule student appointments.

  • Provide professional nursing care to sick and injured students and staff; make independent nursing


assessments regarding illnesses and emergency situations according to established policies and

guidelines; refer more complex medical problems to the Director, Health Services, physician, nurse

practitioner, or other appropriate healthcare professional.

  • Administer first aid; respond to campus medical emergencies and provide basic emergency care


according to approved procedures.

  • Administer immunization injections, screen for vision and hearing problems, and dispense medication


according to established procedures; safely handles and dispose of hazardous waste according to

protocol.

  • Organize and oversee clinics; prepare students for medical examinations by a doctor or nurse


practitioner; assist with examinations and treatment as directed,

  • Maintain accurate confidential health records and statistics; record lab work performed and


medications administered; provide essential information to appropriate staff; prepare accident, liability,

and workers' compensation forms as needed; report suspected abuse, molestation, and neglect in

accordance with legal requirements,

  • Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Emergency healthcare and medical assessment techniques.
  • Medical terminology and resources.
  • Community health resources.
  • Illness prevention and wellness.
  • Use and side effects of various medications.
  • Current nursing practices/scope of practice, equipment, and techniques,
  • Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Recordkeeping techniques.
  • Technical aspects of the field of specialty.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  • This position may have supervisory responsibility.


OTHER DUTIES:

  • Other related duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical perioperative experience.
  • 1-2 years' experience in the Nurse Practitioner role preferred.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Practitioner Program.
  • Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure
  • Current Nurse Practitioner certification in the specialty area.
  • Current CNOR/CRNFA (if applicable) certification
  • Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); PALS provider card as required by department or facility
  • Strong computer skills, including Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Eligible for hospital privileges.
  • Experience in an educational institution is preferred.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Primarily business office environment
  • Frequent exposure to hazardous materials such as bloodborne pathogens, bacteria, viruses, solvents, and other toxic chemicals and substances that require the use of personal protection equipment including gloves and clothing.
  • Occasional local travel may be requested


Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

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