Description
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a member of the Student Health Services who provides advanced clinical care and administrative support to the Health and Wellness Center. This role delivers comprehensive primary and ambulatory care to students, supports student health requirement compliance, and collaborates with campus and external partners to promote student well-being. Reporting to the Director of Health Services, the position is part-time and does not include University benefits.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary and ambulatory health care services to students, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute, urgent, and select chronic conditions.
- Perform clinical evaluations, physical examinations, and develop treatment plans, including prescribing medications and therapies in accordance with state licensure and university protocols.
- Provide first aid, vaccinations, immunizations, phlebotomy, and other clinical procedures within the NP specific scope of practice.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing, including but not limited to flu, strep, and other point-of-care or laboratory-based tests.
- Determine need for referrals to specialists or higher levels of care and coordinates follow-up treatment and continuity of care.
- Collaborate with the Director of Health and Wellness Center and other clinical staff regarding complex cases, referrals, and care coordination.
- Complete daily clinical documentation and data reporting in the electronic medical record system (Medicat), NY State ECLRS systems, and other required internal or external reporting platforms.
- Review and evaluate new and incoming student health forms and immunization records to determine compliance with university and state health requirements.
- Lead or support outreach to non-compliant students regarding immunizations, health requirements, or follow-up care.
- Conduct and oversee contact tracing activities as needed, including assessment, documentation, and student communication.
- Communicate and coordinate with external vendors and laboratories for diagnostic and laboratory services.
Requirements
- Masters prepared Licensed Nurse Practitioner in New York State.
- AACN or AANP certified Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult).
- Experience in primary care, urgent care, or student health preferred.
- Completed clinical hours for independent practice as per NYS requirements.
- Independent Malpractice insurance.
- Active UPIN, DEA, NPI number.
- CPR and ACLS current.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Iona/EEO Statement:
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited), the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long term return on investment. The University’s continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.
Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.
