Job Description
Posting Details This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our
Dare to Learn Academy , and the
employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.
Hiring Range Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Working Title Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
External Link to Posting Vacancy Number E1435
Position Number 8001
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Home Department Student Health Center - 40210
Division Student Affairs - 40000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant functions as member of a clinical team in the provision of health care in a fast- paced college health center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Obtaining extensive medical and psychiatric histories
- 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 individual's certification
- Providing psychiatric and medication evaluation for students
- Prescribing the appropriate therapies including medication
- Providing on-going medication monitoring
- Consulting with Counseling Center and Student Health Center staff regarding patient and client care
- Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests including laboratory and radiologic tests
- Assisting with emergencies
- Documenting all pertinent data in patient's electronic medical record
- Referring clients to physicians/specialist 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 To qualify as a Physician Assistant: - Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- A passing score on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
- Necessary special qualification - 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.
To qualify as a Nurse Practitioner: - Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited program or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited program and graduation from or completion of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program.
- 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.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience - Previous work experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in a college/university setting
- Previous experience working with patients 17 - 30 years old
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, colleagues, and on- and off-campus partners
Required Certifications or Licensures Physician Assistant: - Must have a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry at the time of hire or within twelve months of the date of hire.
- Current CPR certification required by time of hire.
Nurse Practitioner: - Must be certified as a PNHMP-BC at the time of hire or within twelve months of the date of hire.
- Current CPR certification required by time of hire.
All diplomas, degrees, licenses and certifications must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center (SHC) is to provide student centered affordable, quality health and preventive services to the students of UNCW. The SHC provides comprehensive medical services including a retail pharmacy. The Health Center's goal is to help students stay as healthy as possible so they can fully engage in the classroom.
College/School Information The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of departments that are responsible for providing student support, service and educational programs that are accessible to all university community members.
Student Affairs staff members are dedicated individuals known for their passion and commitment to implementing programs and services that affect student development over the course of a lifetime. Student Affairs provides excellent delivery of student services that are responsive to student needs and promotes the quality of life and education both inside and outside the classroom.
We build institutional traditions and lifelong affiliations through creative programs, vibrant student organizations, and a living/learning environment built on core values and uncompromising principles. The Division of Student Affairs is a leader and primary spokesperson for students.
University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's 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 nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
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 Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year 12 Months
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 09/23/2025
Posting Close Date 10/23/2025
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Flexible hours,