Juvenile Court Nurse Practitioner - Juvenile Court (0626

Nature of Work

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.; performs related work as assigned.

This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week and maintains on-call hours.

(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.
• 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 including bring on call for nursing staff and detention officers.

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.

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.

• 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

• Physical health assessment, diagnosis and treatment
• Use of medical instruments and laboratory equipment
• Clinical standards of practice

• 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.

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

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ Eco Pass bus pass

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability

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Those who will be considering you for employment with the Coconino County Juvenile Court and Probation Department will use this application for reference. An extensive background investigation of your personal history will be conducted. Applicants will be required to take a polygraph examination to confirm the information in this application and to determine other items of background information. Probation officer applicants will be…