Center for Health and Wellness - Nurse Practioner

Department: Center for Health & Wellness

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

The Center for Health & Wellness at Wagner College seeks a compassionate, collaborative, and student-centered Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive primary and urgent healthcare services to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population. The Nurse Practitioner plays an integral role in promoting student health, well-being, and academic success through high-quality clinical care, health promotion, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent healthcare provider within the scope of New York State Nurse Practitioner practice and collaborates with physicians, registered nurses, counselors, athletic trainers, disability services, campus administrators, and other community healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care.

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions commonly encountered within a college-aged population.


• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.


• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.


• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with New York State law and current clinical practice guidelines.


• Provide urgent care services for illness and injury occurring on campus.


• Manage chronic health conditions and provide ongoing follow-up care.


• Provide sexual and reproductive healthcare, including contraceptive counseling, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and patient education.


• Administer immunizations and medications in accordance with institutional protocols.


• Perform minor office procedures within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice.


• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practice.


• Coordinate referrals to specialty providers and community healthcare resources when appropriate.


• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant electronic health records.


• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, OSHA, New York State Department of Health regulations, and College policies.

The Nurse Practitioner serves as an active member of the College's interdisciplinary student support network by collaborating with:

• Counseling Services


• Student Affairs


• Residence Life


• Disability Services


• Campus Safety


• Athletics and Athletic Training


• Academic Affairs


• Local physicians, specialists, hospitals, and community healthcare providers

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with medical withdrawals and return-to-campus recommendations.


• Supporting students with chronic medical conditions and academic accommodations.


• Collaborating with Athletic Trainers regarding NCAA medical documentation, injuries, return-to-play recommendations, and continuity of care.


• Participating in campus communicable disease response and public health initiatives.


• Providing consultation regarding student health concerns while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

• Develop and participate in campus wellness initiatives and health education programming.


• Promote disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, stress management, and preventive healthcare.


• Participate in campus outreach events, orientation programs, vaccination clinics, and other health promotion activities.

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.


• Current unrestricted New York State Nurse Practitioner license.


• National board certification through ANCC or AANP.


• Current New York State prescriptive authority and DEA registration or eligibility to obtain prior to employment.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.


• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient education skills.


• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Experience in college health, family practice, primary care, urgent care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, adolescent medicine, or women's health.


• Experience working with electronic health record systems.


• Experience caring for young adult populations.


• Previous experience collaborating within higher education or student affairs settings.


• Interest in health promotion and preventative medicine

This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Academic Year

• Third week of August through the third week of December


• Third week of January through the third week of May


• Standard schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)

Summer Schedule

• Third week of May through the third week of August


• Two days per week (approximately 14 hours weekly) based upon Health Center operational needs.

The position receives full salary and benefits throughout the 12-month appointment despite the reduced summer schedule.

The successful candidate must maintain an active New York State Nurse Practitioner license, national board certification, DEA registration (if applicable), and current BLS/CPR certification throughout employment.

Professional liability (malpractice) insurance is required. The selected candidate is responsible for obtaining and maintaining individual professional liability insurance coverage at their own expense and providing proof of coverage prior to employment and upon renewal.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Ability to safely perform routine clinical procedures.


• Ability to respond appropriately during urgent or emergency medical situations.

Wagner College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus community. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.