Adv Prac Nurse Prescriber
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Description: Milwaukee County is employing Adv Prac Nurse Prescriber right now, this vacancy will be settled in Wisconsin. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Post Date: 9/25/2013
One FT, 2 PT positions
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE PRESCRIBER
All names will be removed from eligible lists one (1) year after eligibility is establis! hed.
Annual Salary Range: $71,433 - $88,095
JOB DUTIES
Under general direction of the Service Medical Director and in accordance with approved practice guidelines to provide medical care to assigned patients; to perform and document physical examinations; to obtain and document patient health histories; to make referrals for routine, urgent or emergency treatment; to order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests; to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs; to formulate a nursing diagnosis and health care plan based on the patient’s condition; to prescribe and administer medications, treatments and immunizations, as necessary; to maintain appropriate and timely medical record documentation; to provide health education to patients and their families; to participate in quality assurance, staff development, and professional review activities; to participate on committees; to assist in formulating policies and proce! dures; and to perform such other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Applicants quality and quantity of experience gained after satisfaction of the educational requirements will be carefully considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the advanced principles and practices of nursing and patient care; skill in patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, and planning and evaluation; ability to use sound judgment in making independent decisions; ability to follow and give instructions; ability to serve as a role model and preceptor for nursing and other health care students; ability to collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists and other health professionals regarding patient care; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with patients, physicians, health professionals and others.
Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Nursing from a program approved by the American Nurses Association for Nurse Practitioners or Clinical Nurse Speciali! sts. Current Wisconsin Licensure as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber. Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration upon appointment. Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC or equivalent) at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment required.
Behavioral Health Division (Full-Time / Part-Time Requirements) - Physical Care Service Assignment: Certification in Family Practice or Adult Health required. Family Practice certification preferred. Adult Health considered based on experience working with both adult and adolescent populations. Psychiatric Service Assignment: Certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist required; Pool Employment â€" Family Practice, Adult Health or Psychiatric/Mental Health certification required. Appointment will be made based on current physical care or psychiatric staffing need. Pool applicants holding Women'! s Health/Nurse Mid-Wife certification may be considered for assignment ! to the BHD Outpatient Clinic (staffing need is approximately 8 hours/month), when needed.
Sheriff’s Department / House of Corrections (Full-Time / Part-Time Requirements) - Medical Service Assignment: Certification in Family Practice or Adult Health required. Mental Health Assignment: Certification as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist required with prescriptive authority; Women’s Health/ Nurse Mid-Wife Assignment: Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or by the National Certification Corporation in Obstetric/ Gynecology or Women’s Health as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Nurse Mid-Wives require certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) as well as prescriptive authority. Pool Employment â€"Family Practice, Adult Health, Psychiatric/Mental Health or Women’s Health/ Nurse Mid-Wife certification required. Appointment will be made based on current Medical care, Mental Hea! lth and Women’s Health staffing needs.
THE ORIGINAL EXAMINATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin.
This position is open on a continuous basis to qualified internal and external candidates until a sufficient pool of applicants has been established and will close without prior notification. An on-line application may be filed at www.jobs.milwaukeecounty.org. Candidates will be asked to submit a full account of their training and experience, and may be asked to take a written or performance test as part of the selection process
APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION
NOTE: In accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements, Behavioral Health Division applicants offered employment will be required to make separate application through the BHD Medical Staff Organization and demonstrate eligibility for independent hospital clinical privileges specific to his/her ANCC! (or equivalent) Certification based on service assignment and meets pr! ovider enrollment eligibility, prior to start.
Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefits package
Effective October 1, 1998, background checks must be conducted of all individuals appointed to positions covered by Wisconsin Act 27 of the laws of 1997 and Wisconsin State Statute 50.065. This requirement impacts all positions authorized in the Milwaukee County Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Division as well as other positions in County Service.
In accordance with the provisions of a Federal Court Order, #74-C-374 issued by U.S. District Judge Myron L. Gordon, ratio hiring based on race may be used in selecting qualified employees for this classification.
PR 32NZ Org unit 6300 AG Lynda Braatz 278-5232
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This vacancy will be opened on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 18:39:56 GMT
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