Bloomington, Indiana,
Posted: 12-Jul-23
Location: Milton, Massachusetts
Type: Temporary/Per diem
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About Curry College:
Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 22 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.
The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.
Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.
Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.
Job Description:
The Per Diem Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing confidential and comprehensive healthcare to the undergraduate students of Curry College. This is a per diem, non-exempt, non-benefited position providing coverage 2-3 days a week.
Essential Functions:
- Provides medical care and treatment for acute and stable chronic illnesses to undergraduate students at Curry College;
- Performs history and physical examinations, formulation of care plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests and provides education to students, blood draws, injections;
- Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures;
- Document clinical encounters via an EMR clearly, precisely and in a timely manner;
- Follows established protocols and consults with supervising physician when appropriate;
- Provides medical advice and information to students during each visit to ensure understanding of their condition and treatment;
- Consults with specialist or outside providers in regard to student information and treatment;
- Refers students to emergency services or specialty providers when appropriate;
- Collaborates with other departments on campus and participates in wellness-related programs and activities;
- Follows confidentiality /FERPA guidelines and collaborates with the College administration on cases involving student medical situations when needed.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing as a nurse practitioner from an approved school of nursing.
- Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a registered nurse in the expanded role of nurse practitioner.
- Three years' experience as a family or adult nurse practitioner in a college health, urgent care or primary care setting.
- Holds current valid Massachusetts Controlled Substance registration number from the Department of Public Health.
- Holds a current, valid US DEA Controlled Substance Registration number.
- Holds current certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
- Basic computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Excel).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience and sensitivity in working with a diverse student population.
Additional Information:
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning at elizabeth.canning@curry.edu, (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.
Application Instructions:
Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:
- a cover letter;
- a resume; and;
- a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.
