About this role
At Holy Cross, we are focused on creating a world-class workforce by attracting and retaining employees dedicated to fostering a culture of professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect—one that values appreciation and recognition, empowering each of us to flourish both individually and collectively. We seek candidates who are inspired by our mission and values, and who are eager to make a meaningful difference on our campus. Learn more about Life at Holy Cross here.
Join our student-centered health team as a Nurse Practitioner and make a meaningful difference in the lives of college students. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive primary, urgent, and emergency care while supporting students’ physical, emotional, and overall well-being in a welcoming and inclusive campus community. As a 10-month position with summers off, this role offers an appealing work-life balance while providing meaningful, mission-driven work throughout the academic year. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with students, promote health and wellness, provide education and resources, and collaborate with colleagues across campus to help students thrive both personally and academically. This is an ideal opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who values student-centered care, collaboration, professional autonomy, wellness, and work-life balance, and who wants to practice in a supportive Jesuit educational environment committed to caring for the whole person. Job Description
What Makes This Opportunity Special?
• 10-month position with summers off — enjoy greater opportunities for rest, personal time, professional development, or family commitments during the summer months. • Meaningful work-life balance — a schedule designed to support both professional impact and personal well-being. • Make a direct impact on students — provide care, education, wellness resources, and support that help students thrive academically, personally, and holistically. • Mission-driven environment — contribute to a Jesuit educational community that values care for the whole person, inclusion, service, and student success. • Collaborative team environment — work closely with nurses, healthcare providers, campus partners, and other professionals to support student health and well-being. • Opportunity to educate and empower — develop community education programs and student leadership and peer education opportunities. • Meaningful professional practice — participate in quality improvement, peer review, clinical program development, and initiatives that enhance student health services.
Major Areas of Responsibility
• Provide high-quality modified primary and urgent care to students. • Provide emergency care as indicated. • For NPs with fewer than three years of experience, practice under the direction and review of a supervising provider in accordance with written prescriptive guidelines and protocols and consult with the supervising provider as needed. • NPs with more than three years of experience should apply for independent practice. • Maintain a mechanism for peer review of clinical performance. • Provide culturally responsive and inclusive care that recognizes and respects the diverse needs and experiences of students. • Formulate and update Nurse Practitioner protocols. • Maintain required licensure and certifications. • Serve as a clinical resource and consultant to RN staff as needed. • Develop and implement community health education and wellness programs. • Develop leadership and educational opportunities for students. • Participate in Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement and peer review processes in accordance with AAAHC standards. • Identify and support opportunities for continuous improvement in student health services. • Optimize the use of electronic medical records and clinical resources. • Collaborate across departments to balance quality, service, and cost-effective care. • Participate actively in department and divisional staff meetings and performance review processes. • Serve as an advisor to the peer educator group, when applicable. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Current Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner certification and license to practice in Massachusetts. • Bachelor of Science degree. • Master of Science degree in Nursing. • Current state and federal DEA registration. • Two to three years of clinical experience in primary care or emergency nursing. • Current CPR certification. • Understanding of and respect for Jesuit tradition and values.
Core Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Strong assessment and treatment skills for acute health concerns. • Ability to provide care that addresses students' physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. • Sound independent clinical decision-making and risk-management practices. • Commitment to evidence-based nursing and medical practice. • Knowledge of healthcare systems and the ability to incorporate new information and methodologies into practice. • Understanding and application of ethical principles and professional standards under the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act. • Commitment to patient rights, health promotion, disease prevention, wellness, and self-care. • Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA privacy and confidentiality requirements. • Ability to use patient assessment tools and clinical data to identify opportunities for improving care. • Strong communication, collaboration, team-building, and consensus-building skills. • Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic student-centered environment. • Ability to develop strategies that promote positive student health behaviors. • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating an environment where all students feel respected, supported, and cared for.
Compensation The salary range for this 10-month position is 80,000–85,000, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Weekly Hours: 40 Annual Work Schedule:
Application Instructions An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.
Additional Information To review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391. The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.