Nurse Practitioner

Boston College IntroductionFounded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.Job DescriptionNurse PractitionerThe Health Services Nurse Practitioner functions as an active member of the Boston College University Health Services team. University Health Services has approximately 150 outpatient visits per day including undergraduates, graduates, faculty, staff, and visitors. In addition to the Outpatient Unit there is a 10-bed infirmary unit which provides overnight nurse monitoring for those students requiring observation. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing episodic, continuing care and health education for the student population including student athletes. In addition to the office practice, responsibilities include periodic call and weekend coverage.Successful candidates will have:Skill and proficiency in performing primary care health assessments and treatment.Experience with computers, using word, excel and other medical office management software.The ability to successfully communicate with, and provide care to students and community members of all backgrounds and experiences.The desire to be an integral part of a team dedicated to care of the whole personAn openness to feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into strengths and weaknessesThe ability to confidently navigate uncertain situations with both patients and colleaguesReadiness to adapt personal and interpersonal behavior to meet the needs of our patientsIn order to create a more inclusive community within the Division of Student Affairs, each staff member is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $97,000 to $121,250; salary commensurate with relevant experience.RequirementsLicensed with the State of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing with authorization to practice in the expanded role as Nurse PractitionerMaster’s Degree required in NursingAmerican Nurses Association Certification in Adult HealthCertification from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Board of Registration in Nursing with authorization to practice in the expanded role as a nurse practitionerCurrent authority for prescription writingElectronic Medical Record experience is required.Demonstrated experience working and communicating effectively with diverse populations and creating inclusive and belonging work environments.Experience working in a university setting is preferred.Experience in coordinating health services and liaising with other health care professionals.Strong attention to detail.Closing StatementBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:Tuition remission for EmployeesTuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirementsGenerous Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLow-Cost Life InsuranceEligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement PlansPaid Holidays AnnuallyGenerous Sick and Vacation PayAdditional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbookBoston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .