PRN Nurse Practitioner

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Wellness Center. UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is on-site. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions. Pay Range : $43.00 - $50.00 hourly. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. Benefits at a Glance CU Advantage Summary : Responsible for providing health care to patients of the UCCS Wellness Center as directed by nurse practitioner scope of practice and clinic protocols. Assists medical director and executive director with other duties as assigned. Essential Functions : Evaluates and treats a wide variety of adolescent/adult patients with a variety of health care needs. Completes histories, thorough assessments, and physical examinations on all patients with appropriate documentation reflected in medical records. Able to differentiate patient care situations which require acute and non-acute action and responds accordingly. Triages walk-in urgent health care situations and coordinates with emergency medical responders for safe transport to local emergency rooms if deemed necessary. Ability to effectively document exam findings in a timely manner. Refers patients requiring care that is beyond the scope of the Nurse Practitioner’s practice to the Medical Director or other appropriate provider. Works with medical assistant to contact patients requiring follow up care and documents accordingly. Position must work collaboratively with a variety of campus constituents. Position must work collaboratively with employees in the Wellness Center. Qualifications : A master’s degree in Nursing is required. Specialty certification as an Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner from a national certification agency is required. To qualify applicants must have a current Colorado licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse prior to start date. Prescriptive authority or provisional authority is required prior to start date. Highly qualified applicants will have experience working with college aged population. Experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred. UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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