Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Description
*Please submit an Employment/Exam application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livingstoncounty/jobs/5094044/nurse-practitioner-temporary?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs*
The work involves responsibility for providing primary health care services in a public health or other health related setting. The incumbent must be certified to practice in the specific specialty area or areas related to the work performed. The work performed must be in accordance with written practice agreements and protocols. The incumbent diagnoses illness and recommends therapeutic and corrective measures, which may include the prescription of drugs, devices and immunizing agents. The incumbent provides information and counseling regarding preventive issues as applicable. The work is performed independently under the appropriate license in collaboration with a licensed Physician qualified in the specialty area. The incumbent retains responsibility for the professional tasks performed within his or her scope of practice. Work is performed in the office and in the field. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. A Nurse Practitioner does related work as required.
Example of Duties:
* Develops a health profile by taking health and development history, performing physical examinations and analyzing clinical laboratory data and other diagnostic tests;
* Assesses data, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings;
* Diagnoses health problems and prescribes appropriate treatment or makes referrals to appropriate service providers as required;
* Where authorized, prescribes drugs and immunizing agents in accordance with the practice agreement and practice protocols;
* Develops or assists in the development of a health plan for primary, acute or long-term care;
* Evaluates the health plan for effectiveness and institutes the necessary adjustments or corrections;
* Initiates and provides emergency care services, as appropriate, in life threatening situations;
* Coordinates disease prevention and health maintenance programs using available resources;
* Follows up on patient care by contacting patients by phone and/or conducting office visits to observe signs and symptoms associated with changes in patient’s physical and emotional health;
* Creates and maintains a variety of records and reports related to the work performed including case histories and medical charts;
* Participates in staff, quality assurance, peer review and other meetings;
* Supervises subordinate personnel;
* Acts as a resource person to staff regarding health care and provides health care training to staff as required;
* May instruct, guide and counsel patients and/or their families regarding medical matters including birth control methods and other reproductive health issues;
* May perform the duties and exercise the responsibilities of a Registered Professional Nurse; and
* Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Option 1: Completion of an educational program registered by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED), or a program determined by NYSED to be equivalent to a registered program, which is designed and conducted to prepare graduates to practice as nurse practitioners. Possession of a valid New York State Nurse Practitioner registration certificate[1] with prescriptive privileges related to the work performed *AND *Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
Option 2: Certification as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying body acceptable to the New York State Department of Education. Possession of a valid New York State Nurse Practitioner registration certificate[1] with prescriptive privileges related to the work performed *AND *Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
[1]Part 64 of the New York State Commissioner of Education Regulations defines the profession of Nurse Practitioners and includes the following specialty areas: Acute Care, Adult Health, College Health, Community Health, Family Health, Gerontology, Holistic Care, Neonatology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Palliative Care, Perinatology, Psychiatry, School Health, and Women’s Health.
Supplemental Information:
* Appropriate professional certification must be maintained in good standing, without restrictions, throughout employment.
* Employee is responsible for taking all action necessary to maintain certification including, but not limited to, completing required continuing education, paying any certification fees, etc.
* An appropriate driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment.
* Access to reliable transportation, which may be used to perform job duties, must be maintained throughout employment.
* A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required.
* Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes.
*NOTE:* Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.
For more information on Employment/Exam application please visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/livingstoncounty/jobs/5094044/nurse-practitioner-temporary?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $89.92 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person