Public Health Nurse Practitioner (At Will)

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7612639 JOB SUMMARY\ Delivers primary healthcare to patients; performs other work as required or assigned. This is an Advanced Working/Journey position, which works under general supervision. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties in the occupational field. The employee in this position may be assigned to train other employees and/or monitor the work produced by other employees. The employee performs diverse duties of an advanced and specialized nature. Judgment must be exercised in analyzing facts or circumstances surrounding issues. Work often requires development of recommendations and independent actions consistent with policies, general directives, and broad regulations. The decisions made affect the operations of the work unit and the organization. Discretion is required in the application of policies, procedures, and guidelines, and in selection of appropriate resources for use in accomplishing assigned work.\ \ This position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will" the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. ## TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.\ - Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation. - Input computer data and perform analysis and documentation. - Provide counseling for family planning and Well Woman program. - Implement, revise, and evaluate clinical guidelines and protocols. - Educate staff on protocols, current clinical events, and presentations. - Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information. - Perform other related duties as required. - To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation. - Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information. - Perform other related duties as required. ## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - Master's degree from a Nurse Practitioner Program. - One (1) year of nurse practitioner experience in public health programs. - State licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. - Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. \ Preferred Qualifications:\ - Arizona residentsmust have an Arizona Drivers License upon hire;newly established Arizona Residents must have onewithin 30 days of hire. ## KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of policies, guidelines, and standards of the Arizona State Board of Nursing and Nurse Practice Act. Knowledge of applicable Arizona Revised Statutes and County Ordinances regarding public health. Knowledge of Federal and state public health program regulations and requirements including Arizona Department of Health Services an Federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines, procedures, and standards. Knowledge of regional public health protocols, communicable disease issues, and reporting standards. Knowledge of regional community service agencies and other public assistance programs. Skill in operating a computer utilizing standard and specialized software. Ability to efficiently utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform to document patient care, enter computerized provider orders (labs/imaging), and capture medical billing. Ability to provide full-scope reproductive health services: contraceptive management, sexually transmitted disease diagnosis/treatment, pregnancy testing and counseling, and breast/cervical cancer screenings. Ability to provide effective nursing services and properly using medical instruments and laboratory equipment. Ability to assess community needs and identify public health issues and trends. Ability to use courtes