Family Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time 4-6 hours per week)

Provides direct patient care for the Health Department’s STD/HIV clinic.   Reports to the Director of Health. 

This is a Grant-funded position that will be scheduled to work approximately 4 to 6 hours per week.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification, plus three (3) years of clinical experience. Public Health Nursing experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid CT State Registered Nurse License.

Valid Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification. 

Valid CT State Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License and Independent Practice status under Section 20-87a(b)(3) Connecticut General Statutes. 

Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Qualifications: 
Demonstrated knowledge of public health practices and procedures, including maternal and children’s health.
 
Demonstrated knowledge and care of communicable diseases. 
 
Demonstrated knowledge of medications and prescriptions, as well as the ability to prescribe appropriate medications. 
 
Demonstrated proficiency in performing physical examinations.
 
Demonstrated knowledge of the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended immunization schedules.
 
Proven ability to maintain records.
 
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as industry-specific software. 
 
Proven ability to execute sound, independent judgment in accordance with laws, ordinances, and regulations. 
 
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
 
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with medical/nursing staff, volunteers, and patients. Department:             Health Department         
Division:                   Special Clinical Services
Bargaining Status:   Non-Represented                 
FLSA Status:            Non-Exempt
Date Created:          January 2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops treatment plans and provides patient health care services in accordance with the STD/HIV clinic’s policies and procedures. 

Performs comprehensive physical assessments. 

Orders laboratory tests and other related procedures as indicated. 

Provides treatment, prescribes medication, and educates patients on preventative care options.

Refers patients to specialists for further care based on examinations and laboratory results. 

Educates patients with communicable diseases, their partners and close contacts about the condition in order to facilitate cure and prevent contagion.   

Maintains confidential records and statistical data for reporting, analysis, and trend identification. 

Assists the Director of Special Clinical Services in planning, developing, and implementing changes to public health programs. 

Collaborates with other health departments and the Connecticut Department of Public Health to promote the Town’s public health programs in the community. 

Supports Town and Department of Health policies and philosophies. 

Performs other related work as required. 

All positions may be subject to an interview process.  The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the recruitment, or any part thereof.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.