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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6897665

Job Summary

Mohave County Public Health-Nursing Division is recruiting for a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner for our Family Planning/STD clinics up to 20 hours weekly,located in Kingman, AZ.

\ The typical hiring salary is \$39.79 - \$48.93 DOQ.

In collaboration with and under the direction of a licensed physician and nursing manager, performs professional advanced level work involved in the provision of primary patient care as a member of a health care team and providing provider level services in a specific area of training related to the care and management of the physically ill and in preventive health care programs offered through Mohave County Health Department in accordance with local, state and federal program regulations and policies.

REPORTS TO:

Work is performed under direction of a higher level of authority.The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in accordance with established procedures and regulations and work in collaboration with and direction of a licensed physician and the Nursing Services Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises functional supervision of subordinates.

Essential Job Functions

• Elicits and evaluates patient health histories.
• Performs physical examinations.
• Orders or performs appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Assesses patients\' psychosocial, developmental, and health needs.
• Makes referrals and/or consultation when necessary.
• Prescribes and/or dispenses prescription only drugs, over-the-counter drugs, medical devices and/or appliances in accordance with the plan of accountability as approved by the Board of Nursing.
• Maintains and manages medication inventory for assigned programs.
• Provides counseling and education for patients and staff.
• Acts as a resource person for the nursing staff.
• Documents and maintains client charts and clinic records after each visit.
• Responds to all positive tests with contact investigation and adheres to State reporting requirements.
• Coordinates medical resources with social service resources to meet patient needs.
• Oversees the filing of forms, reports and charts completed by subordinates.
• Prepares reports and summaries of public health and client activity statistics and other related statistics.
• As required, may perform a variety of clerical tasks including but not limited to: scheduling appointments; answering phones; responding to or routing inquiries; referring and directing individuals and clients to appropriate agencies.
• Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement.
• Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status of community members.
• Communicate and act in a cultural competent and professional manner maintaining cooperative relationships with community members, co-workers, and work contacts.