Nurse Practitioner- Per Diem
Listed compensation
starts at $55 /hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Title: Nurse Practitioner- Per Diem
- Department: Student Health and Counseling (SHAC)
- Division: Division of Student Life
Carleton College invites applicants to the position of Per Diem Nurse Practitioner, which is an intermittent, hourly-paid, non-benefit earning staff position. Clinic hours are 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, during the academic terms (Mid-September to Late-November, Early-January to Late-March, Early-April to Early-June).
Position Overview
The position provides primary health care to college students (17-24 year olds) independently, within a collaborative team environment of Advance Practice Registered Nurses, Psychologists/Counselors, Psychiatric consultant and Dietitian.
The APRN provides clinical services and preventative care to Carleton students, via scheduled individual appointments, telephone triage, and some walk-in care. Works closely with other members of Student Health and Counseling in the ongoing development of integrated physical and mental health services. Reports to Director of Student Health and Counseling.
Compensation
The expected hourly rate for this position starts at $55.00 and may increase depending upon qualifications. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessment including obtaining health/medical history, physical exam, ordering or performing and interpreting laboratory tests, prescribing pharmacologic agents and treatments, and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Work independently of support staff, providing wraparound care during visits from rooming patients to performing phlebotomy.
- Consult with and make referrals to other members of the SHAC staff, and to off campus provers as appropriate.
- Identify best practices for medical care according to established professional standards.
- Provide care and programs with sensitivity to multicultural issues and needs of a diverse student population.
- Document all care provided in an electronic health record.
- Collaborate with other campus departments in meeting the health needs of the campus community
Additional Job Responsibilities
Must be able to establish and maintain working relationships with college students, their parents, the Student Health and Counseling team.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Work independently and collaboratively without direct supervision
Education/Experience/Skills
Required:
Education
Master's degree (or higher) in Nursing with preparation for the advanced practice role
Board Certification
Must be Board Certified by a national nurse certification organization acceptable to the Minnesota Board of Nursing and appropriate for primary care of undergraduate students
Licensure
Must hold current Minnesota RN and APRN licenses in good standing
Skills
Comprehensive understanding of Advanced Practice Nursing-principles, methods, and procedures, and scope of practice in a college health setting
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and human relations skills
- Genuine interest in relating to and serving a college population
- Excellent organizational ability
- Self-motivated
Preferred
- Two or more years of experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- Experience in college health environment
Current CPR/BLS Certification
Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.
Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.
Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position is not eligible for Carleton’s complete benefits package, but does include voluntary participation in a supplemental retirement plan, Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time, access to our recreation center facilities, and other on-campus benefits.
Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner provides primary health care to college students through scheduled appointments, telephone triage, and walk-in services. They also collaborate with the Student Health and Counseling team to develop integrated physical and mental health services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and be Board Certified by a national nurse certification organization. Current Minnesota RN and APRN licenses are required, with preference given to those with two or more years of experience in a college health environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 65% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner- Per Diem at Carleton College a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,038 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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