Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Employment Status: full time, temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 4, Step 1-8

Salary Range:  $71,004.00-$90,953.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

This position is located in the Health Services of the University of the District of Columbia which is located in the Division of Student Affairs.  The work covers a range of medical/nursing services including assessment of patients, prescribing medications, management of the clinical medical drug formulary and treatment of patients, providing health care instructions, counseling and teaching.  The Director provides supervision regarding policies and procedures, program goals and objectives, and evaluates for effective delivery of health services, clinical care and achievement of objectives.    
           
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner and supervises direct primary care and treatment to patients including physical examinations, diagnosis and referrals according to accepted standards of medical practice.
2. Oversees the daily medical entries in electronic medical records in the computer to ensure compliance.
3. Establishes the prescribing authority for medical services.
4. Provides for full operation of the clinic to ensure compliance to standard medical practices.
5. Management of the clinical medical drug formulary.
6. Provides initial on-site emergency response, triage, assessment and referrals for acute medical conditions that may arise on campus.
7. Provides required clinical services such as health appraisals, immunizations, disease screening and physical examinations for students in the health and teaching professions and for student registration.
8. Provides sick care services for students, employees and official visitors.
9. Performs physical examinations, diagnoses and referrals according to accepted standards of medical practice for adolescents and adults.
10. Provides women’s health care
11. Provides direct medical care in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, reduce stress and enhance coping ability.
12. Supervises training for nursing students from the UDC School of Allied Health and Nurse Practitioner students from other universities as authorized.
13. Maintains accountability for ordering, storage and issuance of medications including controlled substances according to standard medical practices and policies.Completes written or computerized orders to procure additional medicines, equipment and supplies as needed.

1. Interprets test results and institutes appropriate treatment and follow up and referrals based acceptable medical practice.
2. Collects specimens and requests relevant diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological exams based on accepted standards of medical practice.
3. Teaches patient skills such as breast or testicular self-exams, disease self-monitoring and health maintenance. 
4. Serves on selected university committees and represents the director and Health Services at selected university wide meetings.

1. Minimum of one (1) year as a family nurse practitioner with experience in gynecology and primary care. Combination of strong experience and education may be considered for a new graduate.
2. Current license (or eligible for licensure) in the District of Columbia as a certified Nurse Practitioner.
3. Graduate from an approved/ accredited university based program for Family Nurse Practitioner with a Masters degree.
4. Experience in the general operations of a clinic or ambulatory health services.
5. Credentialed with Medicare and third party health insurance payers with active National Providers Identification numbers.
6. Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Automated External Defibrillator Component (CPR/AED)

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.   

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.