This is a unique opportunity to work for a boarding school-based health center, hours are generally during the academic year (end of Aug through the beginning of June) and 1 week during the month of July.  The Health Center is closed during periods of school closure in June and August

Position Purpose

The Nurse Practitioner at Phillips Exeter Academy plays a vital role in promoting the physical and emotional well-being of students in a residential academic environment. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality, student-centered primary and inpatient care, managing acute and chronic health conditions, and promoting health education and wellness initiatives within the school community. The NP ensures that care provided aligns with best practices in adolescent medicine and supports the unique needs of a diverse boarding school population.  

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based primary and acute care to students, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Consult with and refer to physician as appropriate.
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic medical conditions in collaboration with the health center team.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state laws and protocols.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, imaging).
• Provide referrals to external specialists when necessary and coordinate ongoing care.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records in the school’s electronic health system.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend coverage, as needed.
• Collaborate with RNs, counselors, athletic trainers, nutrition and other staff to ensure holistic student care.
• Assist with infection control, immunization compliance, and communicable disease management.
• Working with the Medical Director to develop and update ARNP/PA protocols.
• Working with individual students to increase appreciation of health and assumption of responsibility for their own health.
• Support school wellness initiatives and participate in student life programming where health expertise is beneficial.
• Communicating with parents regarding the health status of their children.
• Communicating with faculty/administration as appropriate regarding student health-related issues, appropriate adjustments of student schedules, etc.
• Overseeing the medical management of Health Services in the absence of the Medical Director.
• Acting as a liaison with Health Educators for selected health-service based education efforts.
• Communicating regularly with the Director of Nursing regarding health-care management of students.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidentiality policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to learn the electronic health system of the Health Center.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, always maintain a professional demeanor and restraint, including stressful situations
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact.

Position Requirements

Education

• Advanced degree (NP) required.

Experience and Licensure

• Current NH license as a Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority.
• National Board Certification
• BLS required
• Experience in women’s healthcare required.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience treating adolescents or young adults (e.g. primary care, pediatrics, school-based health or urgent care) preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., sitting or standing) for extended periods while performing clinical duties and documentation.
• Ability to move about the health center, go up and down flights of steps, stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift. Ability to respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds as necessary for clinical care (e.g., patients, supplies, equipment).
• Sufficient manual dexterity to perform medical procedures, operate equipment, and use a computer or electronic medical record system.
• Adequate visual and auditory abilities to assess patients, monitor vital signs, and respond to emergency situations effectively.
• Capacity to adapt to a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with interruptions.

Additional Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical/health screening examination.
• This position is considered “Essential Personnel” 

About Phillips Exeter Academy

Phillips Exeter Academy, a co-educational residential school serving students in grades 9 through 12, and post-graduate level, was founded in 1781 by John Phillips. Exeter has a tradition of academic excellence, a distinguished faculty, and a long history of educating young people to find their place in the world. The 671-acre campus with academic and residential buildings, a 309,432 volume library, playing fields and green lawns is located in Exeter, a southern New Hampshire town which retains its 18th-century New England charm. The Academy enrolls more than 1000 students from around the world. Exeter offers a rich curriculum with over 400 courses taught by over 200 faculty in eighteen academic departments. The Academy employs approximately 495 staff who support the living, learning and teaching environment of a diverse student body. The Academy's longstanding commitment to excellence has made the school one of the finest in the country. To learn more about Phillips Exeter Academy, visit http://www.exeter.edu/. The Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, vet...eran status, national origin, genetic information, or physical or mental disabilities which do not prevent performance of essential job tasks. The Academy is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. Applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.

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