What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Dane County?
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The Board of Health Madison and Dane County has a full-time (1.0 FTE) vacancy for a Nurse Practitioner position.Eligibility List created will be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.DEFINITION Under the general direction of the Health Officer, Medical Director and Public Health Supervisor, the Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to clients in an outpatient sexual and reproductive health clinical setting. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for public health clients. Demonstrates an advanced level of nursing clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. The NP assures safe, effective, culturally appropriate sexual and reproductive health care within the clinic setting. Educates individuals, groups, community organizations and health care providers about sexual and reproductive health care. Provides care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy agreements. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Conduct health assessments including recording complete medical and psychosocial history; record symptoms; physically examine patients; make diagnosis; develop a treatment plan that may include medication and other therapies; provide patient education to promote habits that will prevent diseases and maintain good health; collaborate with other providers; order and interpret laboratory test results; follow up with patient to determine the effectiveness of recommended treatments; performs lead work and direction to other staff; performs other duties as assigned. Provide consults for PHNs in clinic as needed; be onsite during all clinical hours to assist with clinical questions and issues that arise; maintain clinic scheduling for staff and clients on IntakeQ and Deputy; lead clinician meetings; assist with EHR implementation for program and building out processes and templates; assist with billing project and implementation in collaboration with leadership and Budget & Finance team; onboard new clinicians into the program; lead annual skills review for clinicians; manage WIR and WEDSS for clinic; assist with strategic planning of clinic; maintain and draft standing orders, processes, procedures, and protocols for clinic; manage medication and medical supplies inventory, documentation, and processes; demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of sexual and reproductive health medical conditions; assures the development and maintenance of appropriate program materials for the SRH clinic; works as part of the interdisciplinary Sexual and Reproductive Health team to identify stakeholder and community partnerships needed to meet the goals of the program; utilizes outreach and educational methods within the community to increase health and wellness for all residents; stays current on sexual and reproductive health care information that will impact practice; provides up to date and relevant sexual and reproductive health education to PHMDC staff in the SRH and relevant programs; collaborates with local SRH and OB/GYN partners to improve services and systems to support clients.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of advanced nursing theory and practice. Extensive knowledge of medical principles and practices applicable to sexual and reproductive health. Knowledge of social, physical, and psychological sciences. Knowledge of community groups, organization and resources. Knowledge of the functions of technical apparatus and pharmaceuticals utilized in patient care and non-pharmacological treatments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, associates, and other health care personnel. Ability to plan and lead the work of professional and ancillary health care personnel. Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain adequate documentation and complete records.
The Board of Health Madison and Dane County has a full-time (1.0 FTE) vacancy for a Nurse Practitioner position.Eligibility List created will be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.DEFINITION Under the general direction of the Health Officer, Medical Director and Public Health Supervisor, the Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to clients in an outpatient sexual and reproductive health clinical setting. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for public health clients. Demonstrates an advanced level of nursing clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice. The NP assures safe, effective, culturally appropriate sexual and reproductive health care within the clinic setting. Educates individuals, groups, community organizations and health care providers about sexual and reproductive health care. Provides care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, and institutional policy agreements. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Conduct health assessments including recording complete medical and psychosocial history; record symptoms; physically examine patients; make diagnosis; develop a treatment plan that may include medication and other therapies; provide patient education to promote habits that will prevent diseases and maintain good health; collaborate with other providers; order and interpret laboratory test results; follow up with patient to determine the effectiveness of recommended treatments; performs lead work and direction to other staff; performs other duties as assigned. Provide consults for PHNs in clinic as needed; be onsite during all clinical hours to assist with clinical questions and issues that arise; maintain clinic scheduling for staff and clients on IntakeQ and Deputy; lead clinician meetings; assist with EHR implementation for program and building out processes and templates; assist with billing project and implementation in collaboration with leadership and Budget & Finance team; onboard new clinicians into the program; lead annual skills review for clinicians; manage WIR and WEDSS for clinic; assist with strategic planning of clinic; maintain and draft standing orders, processes, procedures, and protocols for clinic; manage medication and medical supplies inventory, documentation, and processes; demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of sexual and reproductive health medical conditions; assures the development and maintenance of appropriate program materials for the SRH clinic; works as part of the interdisciplinary Sexual and Reproductive Health team to identify stakeholder and community partnerships needed to meet the goals of the program; utilizes outreach and educational methods within the community to increase health and wellness for all residents; stays current on sexual and reproductive health care information that will impact practice; provides up to date and relevant sexual and reproductive health education to PHMDC staff in the SRH and relevant programs; collaborates with local SRH and OB/GYN partners to improve services and systems to support clients.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of advanced nursing theory and practice. Extensive knowledge of medical principles and practices applicable to sexual and reproductive health. Knowledge of social, physical, and psychological sciences. Knowledge of community groups, organization and resources. Knowledge of the functions of technical apparatus and pharmaceuticals utilized in patient care and non-pharmacological treatments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, associates, and other health care personnel. Ability to plan and lead the work of professional and ancillary health care personnel. Ability to express oneself effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to maintain adequate documentation and complete records.
