NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner

Arizona State University

ASUHS Acute Care

Campus: Tempe

98826BR

Job Description

Provides medical care and treatment to patients in areas such as a student health center, health clinics and/or a research study.

Salary Range

$102,000 - $110,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

20-February-2024

Essential Duties

·       Determines and formulates health histories and performs physical examinations.

·       Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems.

·       Determines and manages minor and/or acute illnesses and initiates symptomatic treatment.

·       Conducts initial care for emergency situations such as illness or injury and initiates arrangements for continuing care.

·       Conducts on-going health care and clinical management of stable, chronically ill patients.

·       Maintains an on-going health education program with the assistance and guidance of a health educator.

·       Conducts informative educational sessions during patient visit to ensure understanding by the patient of their condition and treatment.

·       Collaborates with other health care team personnel in regards to client treatment.

·       Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment.

·       Documents medical records of client encounters.

·       Refers patients to outside medical and support service facilities.

·       Participates in research studies which includes recruiting and screening potential participants, determining whether eligibility criteria has been met and completing required forms for each study.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing from a State Board of Nursing approved school of nursing with satisfactory completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program AND currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Arizona AND certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing. Effective January 1, 2001, The State Board of Nursing requires a minimum qualification of a Master’s degree in a health-related area and after November 13,2005 minimum qualification of a Master’s degree in Nursing. A registered Nurse Practitioner who is Board Certified before January 1, 2001 and in good standing with a current license to practice shall continue to meet the minimum qualifications. Maintains a valid AZ driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

·       Experience in primary care or applicable specialty.

·       Two (2) years clinical experience in a primary care setting.

·       Experience working in a college health setting.

·       Contribute to the mission of providing affirming and inclusive services to promote well-being and advance health equity for diverse communities and all those seeking compassionate care.

·       Experience working or desire to work with gender-affirming care.

·       Experience with Electronic Medical Record systems.

·       Evidence of effective communication skills.

·       Evidence of leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

·       Must possess traits of punctuality, organizational skills, and ability to function within a team.

Working Environment

·       Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse (75%);

·       Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%).

·       Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (15%).

·       Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

·       Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

·       Although the majority of the work will occur at our Tempe facilities during the academic year, the practitioner should have some flexibility to be able to serve our students on our other campus locations as needed.

·       Position requires to wear a respirator.

·       Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

·       Position has specific vaccination requirements, such as MMR, hepatitisB, Polio or tetanus. 

Department Statement

The mission of the ASU Health Services is to provide high-quality health care that is accessible, affordable and compassionate in order to ensure the well-being and educational success of students at Arizona State University. Through our internal and external academic partners, the ASU Health Services faculty and staff are an integral part of the New American University. ASU Health Services is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. ASU Health Services is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. ASU Health Services facilities are beautiful, modern, efficient, and utilize an electronic health record (Point & Click). ASU Health Services works with our other wellness departments to create a healthy campus model and our physicians and nurse practitioners play a key role working with student leaders.

We are a coordinated group, practicing medicine with staff board certified physicians (with specialties in family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, sports medicine, rheumatology, and adolescent medicine) and board-certified nurse practitioners. To learn more about Health Services, please visit our website at http://students.asu.edu/health.

Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to

enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes:

·       Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.

·       Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available on day one.

·       Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.

·       Paid time for volunteer and professional development.

·       Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.

·       Disability and leave program for income protection.

·       Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

For more benefits information, please visit: http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefitsenrollment.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/relocation-services.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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