Part-Time Nurse Practitioner presso School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center

Description

Organization Overview

The School of American Ballet (SAB), founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein and located at Lincoln Center, is the preeminent ballet school in the United States. SAB’s mission is to train professional dancers for careers in classical ballet while providing the resources necessary for a diverse student body to train at the highest level. Each year, 20–25 students go on to dance with New York City Ballet—SAB’s official but independent company—as well as other major ballet companies worldwide. Annually, SAB serves more than 1,000 students and has a far-reaching impact on the art form.

During the Winter Term (September–June), approximately 60 Advanced Division students reside on site in the Meredith Willson Residence Hall, a facility shared with The Juilliard School. During SAB’s five-week Summer Course (June–July), approximately 200 middle and high school students reside on campus.

Department Overview

The Department of Student Life supports the emotional, social, physical, cultural, intellectual, and academic well-being of SAB students. The department’s work is deeply integrated into the student experience and is designed to enhance artistic training by providing comprehensive support outside the studio. Core functional areas include Residence Life, Academics, Nutrition, Mental Health, Personal Development, and enforcement of the School’s Code of Conduct.

Position Summary

The Part-Time Nurse Practitioner provides on-site pediatric and adolescent healthcare support to SAB students enrolled in the Winter Term Intermediate and Advanced Divisions (approximately 125 students) and the Summer Course (approximately 220 students). This role focuses on medical oversight, preventive care coordination, prescription management, health record tracking, and collaboration with Student Life, Residence Life, and Wellness staff. The Nurse Practitioner serves as a trusted, student-centered healthcare presence and supports SAB’s commitment to student safety, wellness, and holistic development. This is a part-time, non-exempt role, reporting to the Director of Student Life for Day Student and Wellness Integration.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Student Health Oversight

• Review student medical records, including immunization documentation, exemption requests, allergies, and medical histories.
• Provide basic clinical assessments and triage, referring students to the onsite providers or external providers as appropriate.
• Coordinate ongoing medical care with Residence Hall staff and Student Life leadership.
• Maintain warm, developmentally appropriate bedside manner, with sensitivity to the needs of adolescents in a high-performance training environment.
• Provide on-site clinical assessments and support during Winter Term and Summer Course move-in periods (in conjunction with additional nursing support staff), including reviewing medical forms and finalizing care plans prior to parent handoff to residential staff.

Prescription & Medication Management

• Oversee prescription medication management, including storage, dosage verification, administration protocols, refills, and compliance with school policies.
• Coordinate with parents/guardians regarding prescriptions, updates, and follow-up care.
• Ensure accurate documentation of medication administration and related communications.

Health Records, Compliance & Tracking Systems

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive tracking and record-keeping system within the school database to monitor immunization compliance and upcoming vaccine requirements, track vaccine exemption status, and document allergies and relevant medical alerts.
• Ensure medical documentation meets school, public health, and regulatory requirements.
• Support medical readiness and perform review of medical forms for approximately 125 Winter Term Intermediate and Advanced Division students, 525 Winter Term Children’s Division and Preparatory Division students (in conjunction with additional nursing support staff), and 220 Summer Course students.

Care Coordination & Communication

• Provide patient notes and summaries to support onsite physician visits.
• Engage in proactive parent/guardian communication, including follow-up related to student health concerns, compliance issues, or care plans.
• Collaborate closely with the Student Life team, Residence Life staff, and Wellness staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary Wellness Team meetings.

Inventory & Operations

• Manage medical supply inventory, including ordering, tracking usage, and working within an established budget.
• Maintain organized, compliant medical storage spaces.

Health Education & Programming

• Facilitate or support adolescent health education programming, which may include drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health education, and cold and flu prevention.
• Contribute to a culture of preventive care and wellness education within the school community.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) in New York State.
• Pediatric specialty experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with adolescents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in medical documentation and compliance tracking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort engaging with parents/guardians.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary student support team.

Preferred

• Sports Medicine specialty or experience working with student-athletes or dancers.
• Familiarity with residential school, conservatory, or boarding program environments.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and database tracking.

Work Environment & Expectations

• On-site role with a consistent, part-time schedule during academic and summer programming.
• Direct engagement with students in a high-performance, youth-focused setting.
• Commitment to discretion, professionalism, and student-centered care.
• Provide extended-day coverage during Summer Course programming, including accompanying the annual day trip to Saratoga Performing Arts Center (typically a Saturday in July), with responsibility for student health support during coach bus travel and at the performance venue (approximately 9:00 AM–9:00 PM).

Benefits

The hourly rate for this position is $75.00-$83.00.

The schedule for this position is as follows:

• Winter Term (September-June) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons; 2 hours per day (6 hours per week)
• Summer Course (5 weeks June-July) Monday-Sunday; 3 hours per day (21 hours per week)