Full Job Description
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here.
The NP or PA will provide direct primary health care and health education that relates to clinical issues and wellness in the VCU Student Health clinics located on both VCU campuses. The NP or PA will: perform comprehensive health assessments; initiate referrals and consultations with physicians and other health providers; perform, order and/or interpret diagnostic studies within the scope of practice of the collaborating physician; provide case management for a select group of patients in conjunction with the collaborating physician; manage patients within established standards of care within Student Health; provide patient education which is interactive and meets the unique needs and values of each patient. The NP or PA carries the after-hours pager for rotations as assigned; participates in the teaching of the rotating residents, nursing students; as well as supports research activities of Student Health and administrative activities as assigned to support the smooth functioning of the clinic.
University slotting: 21271Y Health Sciences/ State Role Code: 49113
Qualifications Candidates must meet the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant qualifications as follows:
- Successful completion of Nurse Practitioner program
- Current national Nurse Practitioner certification
- Licensure in Virginia as a Nurse Practitioner
- Master’s degree in nursing
- Primary Care experience as a Nurse Practitioner with strong gynecology skills
- Candidates expected to obtain prescriptive authority
- References from Nurse Practitioner program and collaborating physicians
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a University and Academic Professional member at VCU
Preferred:
- College health experience
- Strong organizational, communication, writing and computer skills
Physician Assistant Qualifications Required:
- Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program
- Current certification as a Physician Assistant
- Licensure in Virginia as a Physician Assistant
- Primary Care experience as a Physician Assistant with strong gynecology skills
- Candidates expected to obtain prescriptive authority
- References from Physician Assistant Program and collaborating physicians
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a University Professional at VCU
Preferred:
- College health experience
- Strong organizational, communication, writing and computer skills
Catherine Chen [email protected]