Juvenile Court Nurse Practitioner - Juvenile Court (0626)

Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in supervising the clinical management and health maintenance of clients in a variety of clinical settings using independent judgment in areas of assessment and treatment in collaboration with a physician; performs related work as assigned.

This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week.(Illustrative Only)
• Provides ongoing health maintenance and clinical management
• Oversees medical/nursing aspects of clinic operations
• Conducts physical examination, assessment, diagnosis and treatment
• Makes referrals and follows clients through established nursing care plans
• Writes standing orders and updates them in coordination with medical director
• Conducts nursing staff performance evaluations
• Prescribes and dispenses medication and devices
• Directs and assists in screening programs
• Provides complete physical assessment
• Orders, interprets and follows up on laboratory and diagnostic tests
• Conducts preventive health care education and counseling
• Acts as a consultant to other professionals
• Participates in in service training and education
• Maintains records and reports
• May review and interpret clinical policies and procedures and provides guidance as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: sitting for computer work; working with and around other staff and outside agencies; dealing with interruptions; reaching; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work, writing, and using a calculator; vision acuity (near/ far) must be able to see documents needing attention and driving; color vision for reading labels; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation with staff and customers; finger dexterity for typing/ 10-key.

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and one year of nursing experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain throughout employment. Must possess a current active RN license, prescribing privileges and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Arizona; Certification by appropriate National Certification Body; current CPR certification; fingerprint clearance.

This position is exempt from overtime.

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

This position is safety sensitive. 

Considerable knowledge of:

- Principles and practices of primary health care

- Health services and their use in the provision of long range health maintenance

- Community resources for appropriate referrals

- Correctional health care

Considerable skill in:

- Physical health assessment, diagnosis and treatment

- Use of medical instruments and laboratory equipment

- Clinical standards of practice

Ability to:

- Utilize sound independent medical judgment

- Obtain and maintain DEA number

- Network with community human resource agencies

- Determine treatment plans based on client assessment

- Initiate appropriate treatment or referrals

- Prepare complete and accurate reports and records

- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public

- Follow written and verbal instructions

- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.