University Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP, 9 Months)

Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S374 Classification Title University Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Working Title University Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP, 9 Months) Department University Health Center

• Bloomsburg Home Campus Bloomsburg City Bloomsburg State Pennsylvania Zip Code 17815 Bargaining Unit OPEIU Work Location Home Campus Position Type Staff Temporary/ Permanent Permanent Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time If Part-time, specify percentage (

Examples:

0.75; 0.50; 0.25) Benefits The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include

• : Medical and prescription drug benefits. Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan ( ARP ) State Employees' Retirement System ( SERS ) Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off. Employer-paid dental and vision benefits. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
• Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.

Visit:

http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits. To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours. Start Time 0830 End Time 1700 Hours Per Week 40 hours per week (only for select POA, SPFPA, AFSCME and OPEIU positions) Days Worked (Check all that apply) Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri Salary In accordance with the OPEIU CBA/Salary is dependent upon experience Anticipated Start Date August 10, 2026 Anticipated End Date n/a Position Summary Information Position Purpose A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, CRNP , is an Advanced Practice Provider licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who is certified by the PA Nursing Board and holds professional certification in a particular clinical specialty. While the CRNP functions in an expanded role as a medical professional, they formulate medical diagnosis/es and prescribe medical, pharmacologic, therapeutic, or corrective measures within the scope of their practice and in collaboration with a physician licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Description of Duties Evaluate patients reporting to the health center via in-person, telehealth or triaged from registered nurses. Provide treatment of minor wounds, injuries and illnesses. Obtain medical history and perform physical and psychological assessments within the scope of their certification and practice. The medical history may include but not be limited to history of current illness or injury, review of symptoms, health status, family and developmental data, demographic information, et.al. Reconcile all medications and medical history and update EHR as needed and appropriate. Formulate a differential diagnosis based on the history, physical examination and diagnostic test results and information. Perform appropriate diagnostic tests available in the office or through ordering diagnostic tests through an approved outside agency or laboratory. Interpret and report the results of diagnostic tests to the patient and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Schedule follow-up appointments as needed for outcome assessment. Prescribe or order appropriate necessary pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with the physician. Possess a strong understanding of when to involve the collaborating physician in the history, assessment and treatment plan. Refer patients to hospital emergency departments, to outside medical providers, specialists and consultants, or to community agencies when further evaluation and/or treatment is needed. Collaborate with outside health care providers for continuity of care for the patient. Provide appropriate, timely professional health education pertaining to presenting problem and treatment. Formulate and document Patient Progress Notes, and other related reports. Manage medical records, test results and other patient data in a manner to ensure FERPA

• PHI Treatment Records confidentiality and SHS confidentiality guidelines. Update patients' electronic health records ( EHR ) following vendor and FERPA
• HPI Treatment Records guidelines and standards.

Responsible for standard operating procedures surrounding PHI and ROI (release of information) requests. Validate requests and authorizations for the release of medical information from the EHR Order Tuberculin skin tests, immunizations, injectable birth control and emergency contraception. Respond to medical emergencies within the SHC and as needed, in Kehr Union building, while following identified SOP guidelines as needed. Act as a health liaison for all students and collaborates with the appropriate student support office as needed. Collaborate and refer to on campus departments such as Counseling Services, Dean of Students, University Disability Services, Title IV, et al. Participate in quality assurance review, including the systematic, periodic review of records and plans of care that may result in a quality improvement plan. Maintain current evidence-based knowledge by completing continuing education activities related to the NP's specialty and clinical practice. Maintain certification and compliance with current state and federal laws. Apply current evidence-based practice and utilization of best practice standards. Assist student in navigating the Student Health Center website and provide feedback to the Director in order to maintain current student health center information on the website. Use secure messaging and telephone communication to speak with students and parents. Work with the Director to gather and report statistical data obtained from EHR . Develop, participate and/or lead health and wellness programs presented on campus per request and/or invitation. Prepare, review, and revise written SOP protocols in conjunction with the Health Center Director. Participate in periodic review and revision of Health Center maintenance, illness and counseling protocols in conjunction with other members of the Health Center staff. Assess the need for staff education in collaboration with Health Center Director; assume a lead role in developing and presenting in-service education programs for Health Center staff, other staff and students. Serve as a member of a Student Health Center quality assurance committee as assigned. Assist in review and update Student Health Services forms yearly. Report information from accident reports and Clery crime reports to appropriate CU-Bloomsburg departments. Communicate with outside regulatory agencies as needed. Participate in the orientation of professional staff to their role within the Student Health Center and CU Student Health Services. Decision Making Responsible to maintain a knowledge base of the leadership role and coordination of services in the Student Health Center, overall Student Health Services and the Department of Student Affairs in order to continue safe and effective continuity of healthcare operations within the Student Health Center in the absence of the Health Center Director. Fiscal Responsibility Responsible to be a steward of the budget in planning services and delivery of professional medical and pharmacologic clinical services and referrals. Supervisory Responsibility

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

: The C.R.N.P. reports administratively to the Health Center Director and is accountable to that position for all areas of responsibility other than those listed below. The Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, while functioning in the role as an Advanced Practice Provider, will work in collaboration with the Medical Director/Collaborative Physician contracted by the CU-Bloomsburg Student Health Center. The Physician/ CRNP collaborative relationship is accomplished according to the following protocol: The Nurse Practitioner and Collaborating Physician will be available for consultation with the ability to reach each other during all regular patient care hours either on-site or by telephone. The Collaborating Physician will ensure the availability of a back-up physician (Physician Colleague) for consultation by the Nurse Practitioner in the absence of the Collaborating Physician. When the Nurse Practitioner is absent, the Collaborating Physician together with the Physician Colleague (or other designated physicians) will provide coverage for the Nurse Practitioner's patients in accordance within established procedures and schedules. The Nurse Practitioner will consult with the Collaborating Physician or Physician Substitute whenever there is a question about the diagnostic or therapeutic approach to any patient's medical situation. The Nurse Practitioner may consult and refer patients to other health care providers as necessary and appropriate. In the event of a disagreement, between the Nurse Practitioner and the Collaborating Physician or Physician Substitute, regarding diagnosis or treatment, the Collaborating Physician will ultimately be responsible for deciding the course of action. The Collaborating Physician has the option to conduct chart reviews of the Nurse Practitioner's patient records as deemed necessary and appropriate in accordance with the collaborative agreement and may include documentation of history and physical findings, laboratory work, differential diagnosis, planned treatment, and follow-up. The Nurse Practitioner will participate in the Quality Assurance Program. Standards of Practice for the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner as published by the American Nurses Association (2022), unless superseded by Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg Student Health Center's policy, will be considered acceptable standards of advanced professional nursing and medical practice including the procedures for case management, diagnosis, and treatment. Minimum Requirements Profile Current certification as a Registered Nurse, and certification as a Registered Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing in any Adult Care specialty area, or Emergency Care, Family Care, or Primary Care. Current Nurse Practitioner National Certification Current Healthcare worker CPR certification Preferred Qualifications Two years (2) of professional licensed CRNP experience in College Health, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Emergency services or other related CRNP experience and/or training which provided the applicant with the required licensure and the below listed Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Applicant Rating Criteria Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the theory and practice of professional and advanced practice nursing. Knowledge of disease processes and their signs and symptoms. Skill in the application of techniques used in performing physical examinations. Skill in the use of electronic medical record systems. Ability to assess routine laboratory and diagnostic test results. Ability to work with a variety of medical, nursing and laboratory equipment. Ability to record accurate and detailed histories and records of patients.

Ability to develop and implement a plan of care to meet the needs of individual patients. Ability to communicate oral and written ideas clearly and precisely. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and health team members. Ability to recognize changes in patient's overall condition and signs and symptoms that warrant immediate referral. Essential Functions 1. Sitting

• 80%; walking
• 10%; standing
• 10% 2. Working indoors
• 95% and Outdoors (for errands)
• 5% 3.

Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 pounds 4. Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds 5. Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder 6. Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects 7. Basic math skills and reading skills including understanding written documents 8. Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents 9. Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking 10. Keyboard skills Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 05/06/2026 Close Date mm-dd-yyyy Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applications must be recieved by May 17, 2026. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. Background Clearances Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-

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Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment. Diversity Statement At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA ). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL , 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA

• related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University's crime statistics, which is available in a publication called "Annual Security Report", please contact Commonwealth University
• Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University
• Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University
• Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III , The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East
• Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107;

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(215) 656-6010;

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(215) 656-6020. About Commonwealth University of PA The Power of Three Bloomsburg , Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common. We're Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike. We're Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions. We're Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

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//commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/5406 Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Professional Licenses/Certifications Optional Documents Unofficial Transcripts Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Are you a current employee of the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield)? Yes No
• Do you possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse, issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing? Yes No
• Do you possess current certification as a Registered Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing in any Adult Care specialty area, or Emergency Care, Family Care, or Primary Care? Yes No
• Do you possess a current Nurse Practitioner National Certification? Yes No
• Do you hold valid healthcare worker CPR certification? Yes No
• Can you perform the essential duties of this position with or without accommodations?

Yes No