Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Job Code 21271Y

Recruitment Pool All Applicants

Posting Number req6187

Unit Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU

Department Division of Student Affairs - Student Health Services

Department Website Link

Location VCU

Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

The NP or PA will provide direct primary health care and health education that relates to clinical issues and wellness in the VCU Student Health clinics located on both VCU campuses. The NP or PA will: perform comprehensive health assessments; initiate referrals and consultations with physicians and other health providers; perform, order and/or interpret diagnostic studies within the scope of practice of the collaborating physician; provide case management for a select group of patients in conjunction with the collaborating physician; manage patients within established standards of care within Student Health; provide patient education which is interactive and meets the unique needs and values of each patient. The NP or PA carries the after-hours pager for rotations as assigned; participates in the teaching of the rotating residents, nursing students; as well as supports research activities of Student Health and administrative activities as assigned to support the smooth functioning of the clinic.

University slotting: 21271Y Health Sciences/ State Role Code: 49113

Qualifications

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant qualifications as follows:

Nurse Practitioner Qualifications

Required:

● Successful completion of Nurse Practitioner program

● Current national Nurse Practitioner certification

● Licensure in Virginia as a Nurse Practitioner

● Master’s degree in nursing

● Primary Care experience as a Nurse Practitioner with strong gynecology skills

● Candidates expected to obtain prescriptive authority

● References from Nurse Practitioner program and collaborating physicians

● Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a University and Academic Professional member at VCU

Preferred:

● College health experience

● Strong organizational, communication, writing and computer skills

Physician Assistant Qualifications

Required:

● Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program

● Current certification as a Physician Assistant

● Licensure in Virginia as a Physician Assistant

● Primary Care experience as a Physician Assistant with strong gynecology skills

● Candidates expected to obtain prescriptive authority

● References from Physician Assistant Program and collaborating physicians

● Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a University Professional at VCU

Preferred:

● College health experience

● Strong organizational, communication, writing and computer skills

FLSA University Employee

Job FTE 100

Exemption Status Exempt

Restricted Position No

E-Class UF - University Employee FT

Job Category University Employee

ORP Eligible Yes

Salary Range Commensurate with experience

Compensation Type Salaried

Target Hire Date 12/1/2024

Contact Information for Candidates

Catherine Chen

Documents Needed to Apply Résumé, cover letter and names of three references must be submitted online