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Nurse Practitioner - 10 Month

Virginia Union University

Provide care to the students and faculty of Virginia Union University! 

About the Position:

Potomac Healthcare Solutions is proud to offer a rewarding opportunity to work in the Student Health Services at Virginia Union University. At the Student Health Services, students are seen by advanced practice clinicians that assess and treat many common acute health conditions affecting the college health population. In congruence with VUU’s mission to develop students as citizen leaders, the Health Center is committed to providing health care services, education and leadership uniquely designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of University students, and to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Virginia Union University Community, including faculty.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orders appropriate laboratory tests, x-rays, EKG and comparable procedures according to criteria previously established by the responsible physician.
• Writes orders to institute, increase, decrease or change medications, subject to checking and countersigning by physician.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Identifies problems, develops and implements treatment plans.
• Counsels patients as to preventive care, medical problems and use of prescribed treatment and drugs.
• Participates in clinical investigations as necessary.
• Establish priorities for patient care following UHC protocols.
• Performs appropriate physical exam. 
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Performs pelvic examination.
• Administers injections and performs venipuncture, if necessary.
• Examines urine sediment and vaginal secretions microscopically.
• Obtains vaginal, cervical and other appropriate cultures, when needed.
• Obtain Pap smears, as needed.
• Administers medication when indicated.
• Assesses the total patient bio-psychosocially and intervenes appropriately.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding treatment procedures and health maintenance.
• Assesses and counsel’s patients regarding sexually transmitted disease.
• Instructs and counsels patients adhering to prescribed limitations with emphasis on appropriate referrals.
• Determines the necessity of follow-up and/or referrals to appropriate member of health care team, urologist, gynecologist or appropriate medical specialty.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, American Nurses Association). 
• Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (i.e. Electronic Medical Records).
• Excellent communication and people skills. 
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability  
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays  
• Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
 Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting. 

We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. 
 

***This position is contingent upon contract award.