Nurse Practitioner

At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.

The Nurse Practitioner provides modified primary and acute ambulatory care services to all students and to the Jesuit Community. Care is delivered to faculty and staff when injured on the job. Health information is shared at every visit to the diverse student body to promote healthy habits and behaviors.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility
● Provide quality modified primary and urgent care
● Provide emergency care as indicated
● If less than 3 years of experience, Board of Nursing requires a supervising provider:
o Provides care under direction and review of supervising provider, in accordance with written prescriptive guidelines and protocols o Consult and collaborate with supervising provider as needed
● NPs with greater than 3 years of experience should apply for independent practice
● Maintain review mechanism of clinical performance by peers
● Sensitive to diverse and cultural needs of students
● Formulate and update NP protocols
● Maintain licensure and certifications.
● Be available to the RN staff for consultation when need.
● Development and implementation of community education programs
● Development of leadership and educational opportunities for students as indicated
● Participates in the Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement and peer review process as dictated by the AAAHC o Suggest and support ongoing process improvement.
● Optimize utilization of existing electronic medical records and prescriptive resources.
● Work effectively as a liaison between various departments/users to ensure that services, quality and costs are balanced. Practice in a financially responsible way.
● Active participation at department, divisional staff meetings
● Participate in performance reviews .
● Advisor to peer educator group if applicable
● Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
● Individuals must possess certification as a Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner with a current license to practice in Massachusetts.
● Bachelor of Science degree
● Master of Science degree in Nursing
● State and federal DEA numbers.
● Two to three years of clinical experience in primary care or emergency nursing.
● Current CPR certification
● Understanding and respect for Jesuit tradition and values.

Core Competencies
Skills that are required for this job and are in line with the College’s mission e.g.
● Assessment and treatment of acute health issues
● Development and implementation of care that meets physical, psychological and spiritual needs.
● Independent decision making.
● Practice reflects the ability to reduce risk, participation in a risk management program.
● Understanding of health care systems and integration of new information and methodologies into current practice
● Applications of ethical principles and codes of professional practice as established in the MA nurse practice act.
● Engagement in evidence-based nursing and medical practice
● Promotion of patient rights and responsibilities
● Application of basic nursing clinical procedures

● Incorporation of self-care, health promotion, disease prevention and wellness theories
● Complies with HIPPAA and FERPA privacy and confidentiality requirements
● Utilization of patient assessment tools
● Conducting quality review of records and data to identify opportunities for improving care
● Team building and consensus building skills
● Flexibility
● Implements strategies for targeted student health behaviors, based on reliable data
● Use of active communication skills
● Use of interpersonal communication skills for work team effectiveness
● Understands, values and respects diversity as an individual, in a team and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Salary: The salary range for this 10-month position is $80,000–$85,000, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Weekly Hours:

40

Annual Work Schedule:

Application Instructions

An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.

Additional Information
To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance. 

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at [email protected], or by calling 508-793-3391. 

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.