[NP-Jobs] New Mexico, NP Position

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New Mexico - Nurse Practitioner 
Position                        (posted) 09-16-09
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Want to work for a University Worth Discovering?

WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
IS RECRUITING FOR A
DIRECTOR AND NURSE PRACTITIONER
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
(Job Code 551/Part-Time/Exempt)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general direction of the Dean 
of Enrollment
Management/Vice President for Student Affairs, plans, directs, 
manages, supervises, and
evaluates operations and function of the University's Student Health 
Services; assesses and
treats illness and provides medical care to students; and promotes 
wellness. This part-time,
(20 hours a week), nine and a half-month position administers and 
directs outpatient health
care delivery for acute and chronic illness and injures. Develops and 
promotes delivery of
health promotion and health education programs at the Student Health 
Services outreach
program on campus. Schedules Student Health Services staff meetings 
to keep lines of
communication open and also assists in staff development programs. 
Responsible for the
final overall evaluation and job performance of all personnel. The 
immediate supervisor of
the department will still perform departmental evaluation. Cooperates 
with community groups
and acts as liaison between other University groups and department 
(administrative or
academic). Promotes good rapport with private medical sector, GRMC, 
State and County
Health Departments, and county, state, and national medical 
societies. Sets goals and
objectives (with staff participation) for the Student Health Services 
in keeping within the
guidelines set by the Dean of Enrollment Management/VPSA. Prioritize 
these goals and
evaluate results. Elicits and reviews health histories; performs 
physical assessments;
orders and interprets diagnostic tests; develops and initiates a 
treatment plan, including
prescribing drugs; educates patients in wellness as well as illness 
refers patients to
specialists for care; documents all patient encounters; serves on 
committees within the
facility that develop plans for change to improve the quality of 
patient care; ensures working
area and equipment are kept clean; develops, reviews, and updates 
policies and protocol
for patient care; and instructs and trains others in methods and 
procedures; and performs
miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. The Student Health 
Services Center hours
are Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Nursing with a minimum of 
three (3) years
experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or other related field as a 
Nurse Practitioner in
ambulatory care, Family Planning, and/or Primary Care. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED: Current National and New Mexico Certification as a Family 
Nurse Practitioner
or other related field as a Nurse Practitioner; New Mexico State 
License; current BLS
certification; and annual TB test.

SALARY: $36,363 Annually (part-time, 9.5 month contract)

TO APPLY: Submit a WNMU application, resume, a copy of official 
transcripts (original
transcripts required upon hire) and five references with addresses 
and telephone numbers
to: Western New Mexico University, Attention: Human Resources, 1000 
W. College Ave;
P.O. Box 680, Silver City, New Mexico 88062.
The WNMU application can be found online at:
<http://www.wnmu.edu/jobs/employmentapp.htm>http://www.wnmu.edu/jobs/employmentapp.htm. 


Review of all application materials will begin on Friday, September 
18, 2009 and will
continue until filled.

Western New Mexico University serves a diverse multicultural 
population of nearly 3,000
students including non-traditional students. Exemplary teaching, 
quality programs,
commitment to diversity, and enhanced regional service characterize 
WNMU's mission.
Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. All 
qualified applicants will
receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, 
gender, age, handicap, or
national origin. WNMU is an affirmative action/equal employment 
opportunity employer.
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