Nurse Practitioner

Company: Lesley University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

The OpportunityLesley University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner. Reporting to the Director of Student Health Services, the Nurse Practitioner provides direct primary health care to college students, including evaluation, treatment, appropriate referral and follow-up. In this capacity, the Nurse Practitioner provides health education and outreach to college students, one-on-one and in group presentations and supports and advocates to enhance the public health of the University Community.This role involves comprehensive medical care including the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of student health concerns, as well as the delivery of preventive services. The Nurse Practitioner triages and manages urgent issues promptly, maintains confidential and accurate medical records, and delivers health education to individuals and groups across campus. Additional responsibilities include consulting with colleagues and specialists, supporting administrative operations when needed, and participating in key university events.Qualities and CapabilitiesA successful candidate will have:

• Massachusetts registered nurse with authorization to practice in the expanded role as a nurse practitioner by national certification
• Masters of Science degree
• Massachusetts controlled substances and US DEA licenses to prescribe, or eligibility for same
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults or in a college or school health setting
• Strong interest in preventive care and health education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy and strong team orientation in a small, cohesive office environment.Why LesleyLocated in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.Expressing InterestA letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

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