SHRA Temporary Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Multiple Positions)

Posting Details

University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the states coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice, and psychology, and many distance learning options including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nations only bachelors degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The universitys efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" (R2) institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department: Student Health Center External Link to Posting:https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38758Vacancy Number: TSP5627PST Working Title: SHRA Temporary Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Multiple Positions) Job Title: Nurse Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary Job Category: Medical & Health FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Obtaining extensive medical history.
• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating acute illness and those elements of primary medical care that are reasonable within the constraints of the nature of student health and the individuals certification.
• Prescribing the appropriate therapies, including medication.
• Providing on-going medication monitoring.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, including laboratory, radiologic, and EKG tests.
• Assisting with emergencies.
• Documenting all pertinent data in patients electronic medical record.
• Referring clients to physicians, specialists, and/or other community resources as appropriate.
• Providing a holistic approach to patient care, including provision of patient education as appropriate.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the North Carolina Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners and approved to practice medical acts by the Joint Subcommittee.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must have the ability to respond to a broad range of medical problems with varying complexity and make the right decisions about treatment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of techniques in interviewing, medical and relevant history taking, principles and practices of general medicine, and disease states as they relate to the area of work for general medical conditions.
• Must have thorough knowledge and ability to plan and monitor a regimen of care based on assessment and findings.
• Must have considerable knowledge of available resources and appropriate referral methods.
• Must have skills in performing clinical functions and in performing/assisting with routine minor surgical procedures.
• Must have the ability to examine patients and detect abnormalities, ability to record accurately and completely all information necessary to evaluate and formulate a care plan, and convey this to the supervising physician as needed.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and to gain the confidence of patients and families and work effectively with them.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous work experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a college health setting is preferred.

Required Certifications or Licensure

• Nurse Practitioner candidates: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, completion of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the North Carolina Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, and approved to practice medical acts by the Joint Subcommittee. All diplomas, degrees, licenses, and certifications must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• OR Physician Assistant candidates: Graduation and/or completion of an educational program for Physician Assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and an active Physician Assistant License issued by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. All diplomas, degrees, licenses, and certifications must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: College/School Information

Work Hours

• Varies between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Varies between Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: PRN

Type of Position: Anticipated Hiring Range 40-50 hour

Special Instructions to Applicants Please note this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date: 03/13/2026 Job Closing Date: 06/30/2026

EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity), marital status, childbirth and pregnancy, age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment: Number of Openings - Multi-Positions

Applicant Documents Required

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

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