JOB
This job has 2 open positions: 1 Full-time and 1 Part-time.
Under general supervision performs professional nurse practitioner work including responsibility for the care and evaluation of clients in alignment with current county initiatives, and state and federal guidelines at the Black Hawk County Public Health Clinic and satellite locations; performs related work as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location to perform assigned tasks.
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Provides clinical services such as targeted testing, education, and outreach for HIV, Hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections
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Provides clinical care including well child exams and childhood immunizations.
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Counsels clients to instruct them in proper health care practices.
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Orders prescriptions based on client’s medical needs in alignment with evidence-based treatment guidelines.
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Refers clients to other local health care and conduct follow-up as appropriate.
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Maintains proficiency in use of the electronic health record system, medical coding and laboratory procedures consistent with scope of practice.
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Participates in quality improvement activities.
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Assist with operational output, technical guidance, and day-to-day work quality specifically to assist with monitoring efficiencies related to staff and patient workflows and safety.
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Executes standing orders for regular operations and during public health emergencies.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Supervision Received: Supervision is received from the Program Manager or as assigned.
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Supervision Exercised: Maintains functional supervision over Public Health Nurses to ensure efficient operations of clinics.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The work environment and physical demand characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Refer to the “Essential and Marginal Function Analysis” statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.
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Work is performed indoors but may require frequent travel from one location to another to perform essential duties.
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Position requires frequent use of computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines.
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Position requires frequent interaction with employees, outside agencies and the public.
