Nurse Practitioner

Company: Northeastern University
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 25, 2021

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  • University Health and Counseling Services 1 Apply now Job no: 504379
    Position Type: Staff
    Location: Boston Main Campus
    Categories: University Health and Counseling Services
    About Northeastern: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Our locations-in--Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Portland, Maine; San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver;--and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant-are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research. Northeastern's comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs- in a variety of on-campus and online--formats-lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than--195--multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers. About the Opportunity: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA or NP), under the supervision of a physician, serves as a primary care provider to the Northeastern University student body. The PA or NP diagnoses and treats acute and chronic disease and provides preventive care and health education as well as performs health screenings. The PA or NP participates in quality assessment of the work of the health center, collaborates with the health care team and serves as a resource to the nurses and medical assistants. Qualifications: Certificate of Registration as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (For Physician Assistant requires Bachelor's degree and graduation from Physician Asst. training program certified by the Board of Registration of Physician Assistants and passing of the certifying examination of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) -Massachusetts and Federal DEA certificates -Prior experience in primary care, particularly in student health, highly desirable -Excellent interpersonal skills to include effective interviewing and counseling skills; must be able to use tact, discretion, and sensitivity in patient interactions -Excellent written and oral communication skills - Experience working with a diverse patient population required. Additionally, this role will support and contribute to the University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion - Must be able to work cooperatively with all University Health and Counseling Center staff and community-based hospitals and health care providers Salary Grade: 12-- Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.-- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Advertised: 17 Dec 2020 Eastern Standard Time
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