Nurse practitioner #2628 - sexual & reproductive wellness - health & social services division

Description

The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health & Social Services Division employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under general supervision of a physician, performs advanced professional nursing duties with focus on reproductive and sexual health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Tasks Under general supervision of a physician, provides women’s and men’s reproductive health services to individuals under an approved protocol; obtains patient history and conducts physical examinations; draws blood; orders laboratory work and tests; evaluates testing reports and results; revises care plan as necessary to respond to test results; makes diagnosis and treatment plans; places and removes intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants; issues contraceptives and therapies under protocol; makes referrals; provide patient assistance and advocacy as needed; educates clients about public health services; educates the community about additional resources available; consults with the supervising physician as necessary. Participates in ongoing continuing education classes; participates in the development and revision of policies and protocols; participates in peer review; consults and participates in professional development by mentoring and instructing other health care providers including nursing students and nurse practitioner students; participates in standing committees, community meetings and board meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Knowledge of women’s health nurse practitioner federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, practices and procedures. Knowledge of women’s health nurse practitioner methods, practices and procedures. Knowledge of women’s health care prevention, wellness, and treatment methods, practices and procedures. Knowledge of men’s reproductive health care prevention, wellness, and treatment methods, practices and procedures. Knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) and communicable diseases. Knowledge of case management practices and procedures. Knowledge of cultural sensitivity related to populations served. Knowledge of counseling, education, training and presentation methods, practices and procedures. Knowledge of public health care practices and procedures. Skill utilizing verbal and written communication in providing presentations, counseling, educational materials, and instructions related to medical information. Skill utilizing customer service/public relations techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints. Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the agency and community. Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form. Skill issuing medications per protocol. Skill interviewing, assessing, documenting, maintaining and reporting medical information. Skill performing routine gynecological and laboratory tests and exams. Skill providing uncomplicated prenatal care. Skill investigating and reporting confidential medical issues. Skill providing case management to indigent or underserved populations.

Minimum Qualifications A registered nurse with a Master’s Degree with a major in the clinical nursing specialty of family practice or Women’s Health and preparation in specialized practitioner skills. Must have a Certificate of Fitness issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing; must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in Tennessee and current national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area. A valid driver’s license is required. OR A registered nurse who holds an Advanced Practice Nurse Certificate, as deemed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, with specialized practitioner skills in the clinical nursing specialty of family practice or women’s health. Must have a Certificate of Fitness issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing; must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a registered professional nurse in Tennessee and current national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area. A valid driver’s license is required. OR A new graduate with a Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing may be considered, but must be eligible to sit for the Advanced Practice Nurse Certification test and be eligible to apply for a certificate of Fitness issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing plus a minimum of 500 hours of working or training as a Clinician in a women’s health or primary care setting. If hired, the new graduate must obtain Advanced Practice Nurse Certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area and a Certificate of Fitness within three (3) months of hire. A valid driver’s license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level. This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head. Work may require irregular hours when providing on-call coverage and/or responding to public health threats or emergencies, as determined by the Department Head.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work requires long periods of standing, walking, lifting medical supplies weighing up to 10 pounds, assisting patients in transfers to examination tables, performing routine lab work such as blood draws and specimen collection; extended periods of extensive contact with infectious diseases and mentally ill patients, driving to other clinic sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change. All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance. All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx