Nurse Practitioner - University Health & Counseling Services - 15984

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ATTENTION:

The Department of University Health & Counseling Services at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a Nurse Practitioner.
    
JOB DETAILS:

Serves the university community and primarily provides health care to students.  Actively participates in health education activities.  Participates in the general development of UHCS policies, procedures, and educational materials. A primary goal is to promote and enhance successful student learning though the delivery of quality health care, counseling and education.  As a guiding principle, all UHCS deliberations will consider “what is best for the students” first, and “what is best for the staff” second.  The UHCS is an affirmative action conscious organization.  It is every employee’s responsibility to enhance staff collaboration and cooperation and to assist with general clinic functions as needed, based on staffing and patient care needs. This position is full time during the academic year with no summers, weekends or holidays.
    
QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner license or eligible for license in the State of Wisconsin
• Master of Science

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in primary care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Sensitivity to development issues of young adults and willingness to function with a team approach
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides advanced practice nursing care to students within the overall supervision and policy established by the Medical Supervisor. Scope includes care for minor trauma, illnesses, reproductive health care, health maintenance and health promotion for the general student population. Provides care and assists in the management of health services for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities and may include an indepth assessment and plan of care, as needed
2. Provides care to students by obtaining and evaluating client history, performing an appropriate physical exam, and assessing and treating appropriate to level of training
3. Provides consultation, cooperative case management and professional nursing leadership with UHCS staff
4. Provides continuity of care to patients by coordinating health care needs through intervention, counseling and referral on and off campus
5. Promotes health maintenance, promotion and self-advocacy by individualized teaching and providing information for self-care and behavioral change for each student as appropriate.  Identifies and responds to students at risk for serious health conditions
6. Non-Direct Care not to exceed 10% in a given contract year and may vary weekly depending on the given needs
7. Prepares and presents campus and community health programming.  Participates in the development and selection of printed materials
8. Keeps current with new developments in nursing and health care by attending inservice programs, professional conferences, reading professional literature and participating with UHCS staff in numerous settings
9. Participates in the development and maintenance of quality care standards
10. Participates as a member of UHCS and university committees

Supervision received:

• Medical Supervisor provides clinical supervision.  Associate Director provides administrative supervision

Supervision exercised:

• Clinical supervision of interns, student workers and practicum students

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. In the fall of 2018, as a result of the University of Wisconsin System’s restructuring of the state’s 13 two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges, UW–Rock County began operating as a branch campus of UW–Whitewater under the new name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Main Campus and Rock County Campus are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offers the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs. UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
    
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
    
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per UPS Operation Policy: TC1, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
    
SPECIAL NOTES:
    
UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.  
    
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by November 3, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1024 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Karen Brueggeman
Medical Program Assistant-Associate
brueggek@uww.edu
(262) 472-1305
    
TO  APPLY:
    
Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Three Professional/Supervisory References with contact information

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