Nurse Practitioner

Salary: $0.00 Semi-Monthly
Location : 200 William R. Harvey Way, Hampton, VA 23668
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Health Center
Opening Date: 04/21/2026


Description
Hampton University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide in-person and telehealth medical care to students at the Health Center. Works collaboratively with the health team to provide comprehensive and age-appropriate care for well and ill patients. The scheduled hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM and on-call for emergencies.

Examples of Duties

• Provide outpatient primary care services for episodic illnesses, health maintenance, wellness screenings.
• Perform examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses.
• Develop appropriate care/treatment plans and adjust treatment if necessary.
• Consistently develops effective care/treatment plan for assigned patients according to established protocols and procedures.
• Order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests.
• Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records.
• Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics.
• Prescribes medications as needed.
• Provides information to clinical staff regarding patient's care plan and condition.
• Regularly confers and consults with appropriate supervisory physician as needed.
• Educate, instruct, and counsel patients on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors.
• Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research, trends, and evidence based best practices.

Typical Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice as a nurse practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Must be board certified by either American Association of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Association
• Must have current Basic Life Support CPR certification
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment
• Must have 2-4 years of clinical work experience

Supplemental Information

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Must be compassionate and personable with an interest in college health
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other medical staff
• Ability to diagnose patients' illnesses and to develop and implement plans of action for long and short-term management of acute and chronic health care.
• Strong leadership skills, self-confidence, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to triage mental health issues and work closely with colleagues in the Student Counseling Center
• Ability to multitask, triage health problems, and respond effectively to medical emergencies
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional active listening skills
• Must work on call after-hours and weekends as needed

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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