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Vassar College

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Department: Health Services
Duration of Position: Academic year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 09/14/2023
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS420P
Pay Rate: See compensation field
Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $61,920 to $83,000 (USD).

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisors approval.14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Years Day.A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life InsuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.Tuition Benefits- Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant assists the Student Health Service team in the performance of direct patient care services for our adolescent/young adult student population to include diagnostic and therapeutic services with physician supervision. Within the PA or NP Physician relationship, the mid- level practitioner exercises autonomy in medical decision making and services provided.

This professional midlevel clinical provider should have an advanced knowledge base and skills in health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, physical and psychosocial assessment and management of health and illness applicable to the care of college students. Prior experience in urgent/emergency care is desirable since the PA/NP will manage Urgent/Emergent care and triage as well as alcohol and substance abuse education and STD prevention programs for the Health Service.

Similarly prior experience in psychiatric patient management is preferred. Supervisory skills would also be beneficial to this position as would proficiency in the use of an electronic health record system and e-prescribing.

Responsibilities:

• Perform outpatient clinical care in collaboration with our medical staff.
• Provide clinical oversight to our nursing staff.
• Participate in on call and coordinate follow up of patients discharged from regional hospitals.
• Order diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities such as lab tests, x-rays, EKG's.
• Prescribe and administer medications consistent within the PA/NP and supervising/collaborating Physician's scope of practice.
• Conduct sports physicals and travel screening.
• Provide health counseling and education to student patients including substance and alcohol abuse and sexual health issues.
• Participation in various committees to advocate for the health of students.
• Developing and implementing special programs to promote student health and wellness as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to function with a high level of autonomy, be self-motivated and detail oriented and possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with computers is required and familiarity with electronic health records is desirable in addition to knowledge of New York State Regulations.
• 3 years of experience in either Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Adolescent Medicine or College Health or related field.

Education/Certification:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program required.
• Current Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner licensure in the State of New York.
• BLS certification recommended.
• ACLS/PALS certification is preferred
• All Nurse Practitioners must have a current RN license in the State of New York

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3531.







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