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 25 undergraduate majors, over 70 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 Nurse Practitioner position is a full-time, non-exempt, benefit eligible, 12 month appointment responsible for providing confidential and comprehensive healthcare to the undergraduate students of Curry College. The nurse practitioner promotes excellence in the delivery of health care combined with autonomous skills and expanded knowledge.  She is a nursing leader and clinical resource to other members of the health care team. The NP has accountability and responsibility for comprehensive health care and demonstrates professional maturity in clinical judgment and health care concerns.

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 or care plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests and provides education to students;
• 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 and ensures understanding of their condition, treatment plan, test results, etc;
• 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, including education series;
• Follows confidentiality HIPPA and FERPA guidelines and collaborates with the College administration on cases involving student medical situations when needed;
• Assists in monitoring the public health and safety of our campus by reviewing immunization compliance and implementing measures to decrease the spread of communicable diseases;
• Provide specialized assistance and counseling regarding individual health needs to students;
• Maintains that the Health Services Clinic is clean, organized, and meets the  state and local  guidelines;
• Create and implement new clinic protocols promoting better health outcomes for students, on an as needed basis;
• Review and update current policies annually;
• Annual review of student health history forms and immunization records;
• Creation of Health Care plans for students with a health care need;
• Communicating with students, parents, other departments, and professors to ensure student safety.

Additional Functions:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.

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.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

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

About Curry College

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution located on a wooded 131-acre campus in Milton, MA just seven miles from downtown Boston. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), Curry College offers 27 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as four graduate programs and a variety of continuing education certificates and programs. Curry College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All 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.

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