Description

Nurse Practitioner

The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is the central coordinating and support organization for a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges known as The Claremont Colleges. TCCS, with about 300 staff members, provides exceptional shared services to 9,000 students, and almost 3,600 faculty and staff. TCCS staff work in both student-facing services as well as administrative and operational services. Our numerous departments are located throughout The Claremont Colleges campus in the beautiful city of Claremont, California.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Claremont Colleges Services Student Health Services Department is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to make a direct impact on the well-being of a vibrant campus community. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive, autonomous primary care to students-from routine physicals and health exams to diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions-all while working alongside a collaborative team.

• Priority Deadline: The deadline for first consideration is August 3, 2026.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following are the fundamental duties and responsibilities of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position.

Clinical Responsibilities (Direct Patient Care): 90%

• Perform complete physical examinations (pre-matriculation, study abroad, employment, and sports participation) including taking medical history using the clinical techniques of observation, percussion, palpation, and auscultation
• Follow protocols, diagnoses common illnesses and injuries using the above noted techniques with the ability to distinguish between normal, normal variance, and abnormal findings based upon evaluation of the patient's medical history and physical examination
• Select and request laboratory tests, x-rays, and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results together with a patient's history and physical to assess a patient's needs and concerns
• Is responsible for primary care of acute and sub-acute, chronic and episodic conditions, illnesses, and injuries; assumes ongoing responsibility for a patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery under the supervision of a physician or specific protocol
• Establish and document the health care plan maintaining clear and accurate documentation of the problem, plan, outcome, and evaluation process
• Perform women's health examinations including screening for abnormalities, contraceptive methods, pregnancy testing, and STI evaluation with referral to community specialists if needed
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage longitudinal care, including communication with counseling and nutrition, for those students with disordered eating or eating disorders
• Perform suturing and special procedures after demonstrating appropriate training
• Collaborate and consult with physicians for more complicated health problems
• Prescribe medication and contraceptive methods in accordance with prescriptive authority according to the State of California Nurse Practice Act
• Provide immunization programs for the prevention and control of communicable diseases
• Collaborate with other health disciplines in providing care and treatment (i.e. physical therapy, athletic trainers, inhalation therapy, occupational therapy)
• Work in conjunction with Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services in management of students with mental health issues
• Work in conjunction with Health Education Outreach by providing information on health-related issues

Administrative Responsibilities: 10%

• Provide consultative services on health-related issues to other campus programs
• Review and update patient educational materials
• Participate in campus outreach programs as requested
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Improvement programs for Student Health Services
• Serve as liaison with student residential life departments, other community health care providers, and outside agencies
• Participate in professional development opportunities and in-service training
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise stated, the following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.

Education:

Successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner program (adult or family).

Experience:

Recent successful experience as a health care provider with adolescent and young adult/college aged patients preferably in an educational setting. Demonstrated successful experience in health education and health promotion activities

Competencies:

• Effective interviewing skills to elicit information related to needs identified by both patient and physical findings
• Ability to identify normal/abnormal findings by physical examination, interrelating physical and psychosocial aspects
• Ability to order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies and procedures relevant to identified problems
• Ability to review patient's medical record for documentation of pertinent information and immunization record
• Ability to clearly and accurately record and document patient's problems and treatment plans
• Ability to assess and determine when consultation and/or referral are appropriate
• Ability to utilize electronic health records
• Clearly identifies and holds self out as a Nurse Practitioner
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• Awareness of and sensitivity to racial, cultural, religious, gender and sexual orientation diversity.
• Thorough knowledge of professional nursing principles, methods, and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology in English and equipment
• Thorough knowledge of uses and effects of medicines and narcotics
• Ability to apply nursing knowledge and techniques
• Ability to observe and record or respond with therapy to medical reactions, symptoms, and behaviors
• Ability to keep records and prepare reports
• Ability to gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of patients
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, and others
• Ability to analyze urgent and emergent situations accurately and to take prompt action
• Ability to utilize electronic health records.
• Ability to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Current California Nursing License
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification. Ongoing training for recertification is provided
• Current Furnishing License
• DEA registration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with adolescent and young adult/college aged patients.
• Experience working with electronic health records.
• National certification.
• Candidates with experience assessing, evaluating, diagnosing and managing students with disordered eating/eating disorders in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

To view additional information and to apply, visit https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCCS_Careers/job/Claremont/Nurse-Practitioner_REQ-8301

Equal Opportunity Employer:
TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim to have the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin or ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), military or veteran status, and status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.







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