Nurse Practitioner

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Special Information

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarilyat the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation.

Opportunities for remote work are rare.

This position is a 0.84 FTE. Successful candidate will work 33.6 hours per week. This is a 12 month position.

Job Description

The staff Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the provision of general medical care to eligible NAU affiliated individuals (students, employees, and employee spouses).

This position reports to the Medical Director.

Direct Patient Care - 85%

• Provide primary medical and mental health care through the evaluation and management of acute, sub-acute and chronic conditions within scope of privileges applied for and granted by the Credentialing and Privileging Committee.
• Utilize appropriate, diagnostic resources in a cost-effective manner to assist in the evaluation and management of these health conditions.
• Utilize appropriate, pharmacologic modalities in a cost-effective manner to treat identified health conditions.
• Provide patient counseling on health-related matters.
• Provide patient education on health-related matters and healthy lifestyles.

Indirect Patient Care - 5%

• Participate in 24-hour call (phone response only) in rotation with other providers.
• Provide consultant services to other health center personnel.
• Document patient care related activities in the EHR in a clearly understood manner appropriate for the type of encounter.

Administrative Responsibilities - 5%

• Participate in committees, provider meetings and other organizational activities as requested by the Associate Vice President of Health Services or Medical Director.
• Participate in creation, coordination and implementation of policies and procedures as requested by the Associate Vice President of Health Services or Medical Director.
• Participate in strategic planning and continuous quality improvement activities as requested by the Associate Vice President of Health Services or Medical Director.
• Participate in the training of Nurse Practitioner, Athletic Trainer or other health care students as requested by the Associate Vice President of Health Services or Medical Director.

Other - 5%

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced practice nursing (Master’s) degree from an accredited nursing school and licensed to practice as an advanced nurse practitioner in the State of Arizona.

The nurse practitioner senior must comply with the requirements for continuing education defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Arizona and Arizona APRN certification.
• Board certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency.
• Current AHA CPR in person training certified or ACLS training is required.
• Remain current in the field of college health and maintain board certification.
• Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency and prescriptive authority required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of evaluation plans and treatment of clients with a variety of illnesses.
• Skill in patient care.
• Skill in the use of medical equipment utilized in area of assignment.
• Skill in both oral and written communication.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety / security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following : a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting.

If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report . The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act.

The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus.

In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campushason-campus student housing.

This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.

If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E.

Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary range is $80,480 - $100,599. Annual salarycommensurate with candidate's qualifications and relatedexperience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

• This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance;
• participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year;

and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. Accruals are pro-rated based on service hours worked. If you are working less than 1.

0 FTE, sick and vacation time will be accrued accordingly at the rates outlined on the HR Benefit’s Paid Time Off webpage.

More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website . NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to terms of the Conditions of Professional Service .

Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date.

Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election.

Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt / Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

September 30, 2024 at 11 : 59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline.

If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact theDisability Resources Office at928-523-8773, DR@nau.

edu , or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Know Your Rights Poster

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.