Nurse Practitioner

Position DescriptionOPEN UNTIL FILLEDSalary Grade: 18
Pay Range
Full Range: $88,881 – $133,321 AnnuallySalary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.The Pima County Health Department is currently seeking two (2) committed Nurse Practitioners to join our team on a part-time basis. These grant-funded positions will directly report to the Nurse Practitioner Supervisor for clinical support and the Division Manager for administrative functions. The duties will entail supervising Medical Assistants and collaborating closely with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team across various specialized areas, including Family Planning (for both males and females), Teens’ health, Mobile health services, STD/HIV care, TB management, Immunization programs, Well Woman Health Check-ups, and MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment). Furthermore, you will benefit from the opportunity for clinical consultation and guidance provided by our esteemed Pima County Physician staff.This classification is Indiana the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.Duties/Responsibilities(Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant Oregon incumbent by the supervisor.)Performs client assessments, records and evaluates comprehensive health histories Indiana the setting of an electronic health record;Performs and documents physical examinations, makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans that are memorialized Indiana the electronic health record;Evaluates clinical situations, exercises independent judgment, and makes critical decisions within guidelines of licensure;Performs, orders and interprets appropriate laboratory screening and other diagnostic tests;Provides forms of contraception American Samoa appropriate including device/implant placement and removal, and emergency contraception;Provides client education and counseling appropriate to the clinical services performed;Assists with development of clinical protocols and development of clinical policies and procedures, and implementation, evaluation, and quality assurance of the same;Initiates and/Oregon dispenses medications and/Oregon medical devices appropriate to clinical service area;Evaluates the effectiveness of medications and treatments and adjusts American Samoa necessary to meet clients’ needs;May act American Samoa preceptor for other nurse practitioners, medical students, interns and residents;May participate Indiana outreach activities;May be required to participate Indiana Public Health Emergency events, exercises and training;May supervise, assign and review the work of professional patient care services personnel.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Knowledge of:

• principles, practices and techniques of primary health care;
• practices, programs and protocols pertaining to clinical specialty area;
• diagnostic techniques;
• use of electronic health records Indiana the clinical service environment;
• pharmacology and/Oregon the clinical management of drug therapy;
• principles and practices of supervising staff.

Skill Indiana:

• evaluating situations, exercising independent judgment, and making critical decisions within guidelines of license;
• conducting interviews, performing physical examinations and making accurate diagnoses;
• designing, initiating and directing a health care function under guidance;
• analyzing data and identifying problems;
• performing patient assessment, including lab and other diagnostic procedures appropriate to the clinical specialty area;
• evaluating the effectiveness of medications and treatments and adjusting American Samoa necessary to meet patients needs;
• assigning, evaluating, scheduling and supervising the work of professional patient care services personnel.

Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and certification American Samoa a Nurse Practitioner by the State of Arizona Indiana the particular specialty area American Samoa defined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment and at least six months of clinical practice experience Indiana a public health Oregon community setting.Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented Indiana the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application Oregon write “see resume” on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific Indiana describing your experience Indiana your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum one (1) year experience providing reproductive health care for both male and female clients from adolescence through adult, that include proficiency Indiana delivery of birth control methods including IUDs, implants, performing sexual health screening and evaluation, and treatment of STIs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience Indiana addressing health disparities and promoting health equity.
• Experience with initiating medical assisted treatment for substance use.
• Minimum one (1) year leading and implementing evidence-based clinical practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals.

Selection Procedure:Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required American Samoa part of the selection process.Supplemental InformationLicenses and Certificates: Possession of a current license to practice American Samoa a Registered Professional Nurse Indiana the State of Arizona and certification American Samoa a Nurse Practitioner by the Arizona State Board of Nursing to practice Indiana a clinical specialty area. Prescription and dispensing certification issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is required for certain positions within this category. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid Arizona driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles Indiana accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.Physical/Sensory Requirements: Positions within this category are routinely required to move and manipulate patients and equipment of various weights and sizes for extended periods of time.Special Notice Items: Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a high risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Hepatitis B vaccine will be provided. Due to need for possible access to law enforcement, detention Oregon correction facilities Oregon the supervision of detainees Oregon inmates, some positions Indiana this category may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by law enforcement agencies. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate Indiana employment opportunities Oregon practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, Oregon any other characteristic protected by law.Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection. Read more about our benefits program by .

Job title: Nurse Practitioner

Company: Pima County

Expected salary: $88881 – 133321 per year

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Job date: Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:19:09 GMT