- Part-time, 8-27 hours per week.
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or license-eligible, in the District of Columbia.
- Nurse Practitioner: Board certification by the AANP or ANCC as a family nurse practitioner, adult nurse practitioner, or women's health/adult practitioner.
- Physician Assistant: Certification by the NCCPA.
- Possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license and controlled substances number to prescribe controlled substances Minimum Requirements.
- 2 years' experience required.
- Experience with women's healthcare and health education.
- Proven ability to work as an effective member of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple, competing priorities; demonstrated computer proficiency including personal productivity software and electronic medical record systems; strong analytical skills; and excellent communication skills.
- Professional practice style compatible with a multi-disciplinary team and supportive of the university's mission.
- Must have highest standards of integrity and ethics in both performance and behavior.
- Desire and appreciation for work in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
- Student service orientation with experience working with diverse populations.
- Experience in college health or with a college-age population.
- Experience with an electronic medical record system.
- Experience with quality improvement and peer review activities.
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Part-time Advanced Practice Clinician - Washington, United States - American University
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The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides comprehensive outpatient care to American University students within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in the District of Columbia. S/he examines, evaluates, diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions in a concise and expeditious manner according to established standards of care. The Advanced Practice Clinician assesses, interprets, and evaluates patient status, develops health care plans, and initiates patient communication and education as well as referral and urgent care. S/he consults with the Medical Director and provides guidance for nursing staff and ancillary employees. The Advanced Practice Clinician follows the guidelines and standards established by the AAAHC accrediting body in order to maintain the Center's accreditation and collaborates with Center clinicians to ensure best practice clinical service delivery. S/he participates in health education and health promotion programming, quality improvement activities, and peer review. This is a part-time position of 8-27 hours per week.
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