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Mount Holyoke College

Nurse Practitioner

Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Massachusetts, us, 01075


Job no:

R-0000001275

Position Title:

Nurse Practitioner

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$85,350.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

10/14/2024

Job Description:

As a member of the College Health Services staff, the primary care clinician/NP provides direct primary care services to Mount Holyoke College students within the NP’s scope of practice. The NP also participates in CHS programs and public health initiatives that foster health & wellbeing of our students. This position is full time for the academic year (40wk) with summers off.

In all professional matters, the NP maintains a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and supports the mission and philosophy of College Health Services, the Division of Student Life, and Mount Holyoke College as well promote multiculturalism and inclusivity for all.

Support MHC student success through the delivery of high quality, comprehensive, evidence-based, cost-effective primary care, in collaboration with supervising physician and within designated scope of practice.

Medical management of those seeking primary care services at student health clinicScreening and preventive servicesComprehensive assessment of acute illnesses, injuries, and undifferentiated symptom presentations, including cost-effective diagnostic testingPrimary care management of chronic health conditions, including mental healthProvision of high quality, evidence-based treatments, patient education, and as needed consultations/referrals to specialty cliniciansMaintain proper, professional, and timely medical documentationAdhere to all ethical and legal professional standards, most especially confidentialityShare in on-call services for weekends & after hours, offering direct consultation & support for triage nursing &/or student patientsClinical consultation and collaborationConsultative support for nursing and laboratory staff within CHS, as needed during routine workday and for special projectsCollaboration with other healthcare team members within CHS and MHC (physical therapy; counseling service clinicians and prescribers, athletic trainers)Coordinate services with “home” health care teamThird party consultation (ie families, MHC colleagues) for issues related to individual students

Non-clinical activities

Participation working groups &/or projects (ie education & outreach, quality improvement, diversity, IT)Professional development, participation on college/divisional/departmental committees;Clinical teaching, as requested and supported by supervisorMaintain professional certifications and licensureOther duties as assigned

Education/experience Requirements

Masters of Science in NursingCompletion of an NP training program from an accredited school, preferably Family NP; Adult, Pediatric and Womens Health NP will be considered if appropriate experience with full spectrum primary carePrefer at least 3 years of clinical experience in primary care; will consider those more recently completing training program; experience in college health a plus

Licensure/certification Requirements

Massachusetts state Advanced Practice Nursing licensure;CPR certificationDEA certification or eligibility

Minimum Skill Summary

Full spectrum primary care skills including mental health, ambulatory basic orthopedics, GYN care; skills with common office procedures and gender affirming health care a plus.Knowledge of the developmental issues of adolescents/young adults; experience working with college population desirable.Computer skills sufficient to chart in electronic health record and facility with basic email, word processing.Solid and respectful communication skills, both verbal and written.Demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promoting health equity

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

A cover letter summarizing interests and qualificationsA complete resume or curriculum vitaeFor faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.