Family Nurse Practitioner

*Starting Salary: $ 37.
27 – 57.
33 Hourly * We are looking for someone to work 1-day a week (Thursday 8 am – 4:30 pm) to oversee our International Travel Clinic.
This is a part-time position.
Applicants must apply on *governmentjobs.
com.
*Applicants must submit a copy of a valid photo ID along with their application.
*Position Summary: * Under general supervision from the Director of Nursing, health commissioner or other administrative supervisor, develops, plans and coordinates major public health nursing program or performs complex or specialized direct public health nursing services and assists in planning, implementing and evaluating public health nursing program, oversees nursing division activities in designated areas, independently provides direct nursing care in clinics, provides advanced nursing care and treatment to patients, performs physical examinations, orders diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans and prescribes drugs or other therapies, functions as lead worker and represents agency in community and/or health improvement projects.
Provides supervision to nursing staff.
Plans and directs public health nursing programs.
*Essential Duties: * * Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender.
Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over?the?counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies.
* Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
* Initiates and maintains a medical record containing documentation of consent, emergency contact, screening performed, test referrals and their results, and follow?up of medical problems.
Ensures that documentation is organized so that the status of the client’s medical care and any follow?up efforts by staff can be determined at any point in time.
* Educate patients about self?management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances * Demonstrates skill in the use of computer software such as word processing and database applications.
Ability to collect and organize data sufficient to maintain accurate and complete records, and to prepare reports in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Submit reports in a timely manner * May direct the activities of lower level nursing staff or clerical support staff.
* Provides and participates in professional education activities.
*Other Duties & Responsibilities* * Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.
* Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.
* Assists in planning and participating in community health crisis activities as needed.
* Maintains privacy and confidentiality in all services provided to clients.
* Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
* Maintains records and statistics of clinic activities.
* Accepts responsibility in epidemiological investigation of diseases and conditions, and proper reporting of same diseases and conditions.
* Identifies health problems or conditions detrimental to health of individuals, groups or the community, and institutes measures to correct same.
* Demonstrates and teaches health maintenance and disease prevention to the individuals, family and groups.
Interprets and utilizes community resources where applicable.
* Shares responsibility in maintaining supplies and equipment.
* Maintains records and statistics of field activities and assists in same for the division.
*Minimum Qualifications:* * Completion of coursework required to achieve Ohio Registered Nurse.
* Master’s Degree (MSN) or higher preferred; Must hold current Ohio Certified Nurse Practitioner License to care for all aged populations.
Must complete mandated requirements of continuing education for CNP licensure.
A minimum of one year of advanced practice nursing is preferred; completion of direct supervision hours for prescriptive authority is required.
* Current CPR certification with renewal.
* Training in Emergency Preparedness to be completed upon hiring.
* Ohio Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) required.
* Valid Ohio driver’s license required.
*Work Environment: * * CCHD is a smoke free building; employees are prohibited from smoking anywhere on the property.
* Mobility to access records, examine clients, greet public, visit client’s homes, and operate equipment is required.
* Driving to visit other offices, client’s homes, and to present information to groups and agencies in various locations and settings.
* Frequent telephone conversations, face to face discussions, and contract with others.
* Potential exposure to blood born pathogens and other infectious agents.
* May be required to respond to public health emergencies.
*ADA COMPLIANCE: *Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
*EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.
Further application details can be found at: https://www.
governmentjobs.
com/careers/cantonohio Job Type: Part-time Pay: $37.
27 - $57.
33 per hour Benefits: * Retirement plan Standard shift: * Day shift Work setting: * In-person Work Location: In person