Lead Nurse Practitioner

Lead Nurse Practitioner

We are searching for an experienced Lead Nurse Practitioner at our Goldsmith Campus - Westchester campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Lead Nurse Practitioner (Lead NP) provides clinical leadership and oversees the operations, services, and programs of the College’s Student Health and Wellness Center ‘s (SHWC) Medical Services. This position combines direct clinical care with administrative management, staff supervision, budget oversight, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and student-centered healthcare services.

The Lead NP is responsible for developing and implementing clinical and administrative policies and procedures; overseeing daily operations and resource allocation; supervising and supporting clinical and administrative personnel; managing the College-sponsored student health insurance plan; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and institutional requirements.

In collaboration with the Vice President of Student Affairs, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and other campus leaders and partners, the Lead NP advances integrated health and wellness services that support students’ physical health, mental health, well-being, and academic success.

The position works closely with the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), co-leading a unified Student Health and Wellness Center to ensure holistic wellness integrated services are realized.

This includes working closely with campus partners to coordinate services, respond to emerging student needs, and promote a holistic approach to student wellness.

The successful candidate brings strong clinical medical expertise, sound administrative and financial judgment, demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, and a commitment to inclusive, ethical, and evidence-based healthcare. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs.

CORE DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is 70% clinical duties and 30% administrative duties.

1. Clinical Leadership and Patient Care

• Provide primary and acute care services to students, including clinical assessments, physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and follow-up.
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic health conditions within the provider’s authorized scope of practice, clinical privileges, and established protocols.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies; prescribe medications and develop treatment plans in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.
• Provide or oversee appropriate preventive health services, immunizations, screenings, sexual and reproductive health services, and health education, consistent with the Center’s scope of services.
• Establish and promote evidence-based clinical standards, protocols, and procedures to support safe, effective, and consistent patient care.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance to healthcare personnel and support appropriate escalation of complex or urgent medical concerns.
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of care with external providers and community healthcare resources.
• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation and ensure that patient care practices uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and applicable privacy requirements, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements.
• Monitor clinical service delivery and identify opportunities to improve access, quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Provides family planning education and services as well as provide health screening and immunizations. Counseling and educating patients on healthy behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options.
• Perform minor procedures such as suturing, blood draws and allergy/immunization/medication injections.
• Be prepared to perform the following support services (in the absence of a medical assistant)

• Administer inhalation medication (via nebulizer machine).
• Perform skin tests; measure and describe skin- test reactions and make a record in the patient’s chart
• Apply and remove bandages and dressings
• Select and adjust crutches; instruct patient in proper use of crutches
• Remove sutures or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations
• Perform ear lavage

Collect non-invasive techniques (including nasal smears and throat swabs) and preserve specimens (including urine, sputum, stool for testing

Collect and record patient data, including height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure

• Perform simple laboratory and screening tests customarily performed in a medical office
• Ensure all specimens are meticulously labeled, processed and sent to the appropriate lab

• Experience with LGBTQ healthcare, including PreP therapy
• Report weekly to the contracted physician specifically around clinical; consultation needs and weekly clinical supervision that the physician will oversee and support.
• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information.

2. Operations and Administrative Management

• Direct the day-to-day operations, services, projects, and programs of the SHWC-Student Medical Services, ensuring effective service delivery and alignment with college priorities.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review operational and administrative policies, procedures, protocols, and workflows.
• Lead the periodic accreditation process as outlined by AAAHC.
• Establish operational priorities, service standards, and performance measures to support the effective delivery of healthcare and wellness services.
• Determine staffing needs, organizational structure, workflow assignments, and resource requirements in collaboration with the Vice President of Student Affairs.
• Oversee scheduling, service coordination, space utilization, clinical supplies, equipment, and other operational resources.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, expand access to care, strengthen service coordination, and respond to changing student health needs.

• Develop and implement operational plans that support continuity of services during staffing transitions, provider absences, emergencies, and periods of increased demand.
• Prepare operational updates, reports, and recommendations for College leadership as needed.

3. Staff Supervision and Personnel Management

• Directly supervise clinical staff (Nurse Practitioner and Medial Assistant), ensuring appropriate role clarity, coordination, and accountability.
• Co-supervise the Administrative Coordinator along with the Director of CAPS.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development in collaboration with Human Resources and applicable College leadership.
• Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and oversee employee performance evaluations.
• Address performance concerns workplace issues and staff development needs in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Coordinate disciplinary and corrective action processes and participate in employment separation decisions in consultation with Human Resources and appropriate College leadership.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and service-oriented work environment that supports effective teamwork and high-quality student care.
• Ensure staff understand applicable policies, clinical protocols, documentation requirements, and expectations for confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Support appropriate coordination between medical services, CAPS, and administrative functions while respecting professional licensure, clinical supervision requirements, and established reporting relationships.

4. Budget and Resource Management

• Develop, administer, and monitor the SHWC operating budget in collaboration with appropriate College finance and administrative personnel.
• Make recommendations and decisions regarding expenditures, staffing, supplies, equipment, contracted services, and other resource allocations within delegated authority.
• Monitor budget performance, evaluate resource utilization, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial stewardship.
• Prepare financial projections, expenditure reports, and budget recommendations for College leadership.

Evaluate current and proposed services, staffing models, and vendor agreements for operational effectiveness, service quality, and cost considerations.

• Participate in financial planning and resource allocation decisions to support sustainable delivery of student health and wellness services.

5. Student Health Insurance Plan Administration

• Oversee the College-sponsored student health insurance plan, including coordination of plan administration, vendor relationships, student communications, and related operational processes.
• Coordinate with the insurance broker, carrier, third-party administrators, and relevant College offices regarding plan implementation, renewals, coverage requirements, and service concerns.
• Monitor compliance with applicable institutional, contractual, and regulatory requirements related to the student health insurance plan.
• Support students understanding of insurance requirements, enrollment procedures, coverage options, waivers, deadlines, and available resources.
• Address escalated student and family concerns related to planning administration and coordinate resolution with the appropriate parties.
• Review utilization, service issues, and relevant plan data to inform recommendations regarding plan effectiveness, student access, and administrative improvements.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Finance, and other cam