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 primary, urgent, and acute ambulatory care to the College's student population. Care is also provided to faculty and staff for work-related injuries. The Nurse Practitioner promotes student health and well-being by providing health education and encouraging healthy habits and behaviors during patient visits. The position provides compassionate, inclusive, and culturally responsive care to a diverse student population.

Job Description

Major Areas of Responsibility

Clinical Care

• Provide high-quality primary and urgent care to students.
• Provide emergency care as clinically indicated.
• Provide care under the direction and review of a supervising provider, when required by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing and applicable regulations.
• Consult and collaborate with the supervising provider as needed.
• Pursue independent practice authority as appropriate based on experience, licensure, and applicable Massachusetts regulations.
• Maintain a mechanism for peer review and evaluation of clinical performance.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse cultural, social, and individual needs of students.
• Formulate, review, and update Nurse Practitioner protocols.
• Maintain all required professional licenses and certifications.
• Provide clinical consultation and support to RN staff as needed.

Health Education and Student Development

• Develop and implement health education and community wellness programs.
• Provide health information and education during patient visits to promote healthy habits, prevention, and overall well-being.
• Support leadership and educational opportunities for students, as appropriate.
• Serve as an advisor to the peer educator group, if applicable.

Quality Improvement and Professional Practice

• Participate in the Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) and peer review processes in accordance with AAAHC standards.
• Identify and support opportunities for ongoing process and service improvements.
• Optimize the use of the electronic medical record and prescribing resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical practices, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Operations

• Work effectively as a liaison among departments and users to balance service, quality, and cost.
• Practice in a financially responsible manner while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Participate actively in department and divisional staff meetings.
• Participate in performance reviews and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner and an active Massachusetts license to practice.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
• Master of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current state and federal DEA registrations, as required.
• Two to three years of clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency care, or a related clinical setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, inclusive, and culturally responsive care.
• Understanding of and respect for the Jesuit tradition and the mission and values of the College.  Salary: The salary range for this 10-month position is $78,000–$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.