Advanced Practitioner of Nursing
Location: East Las Vegas Nevada
Description: Southern Nevada Health District is at the momment seeking for Advanced Practitioner of Nursing right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and may close at any time once ! that number has been reached.
To perform a variety of advanced nursing duties involved in assessing, treating, controlling and preventing patient illness and disease within the assigned public health nursing program; to perform physical examinations; to identify patients with physical and emotional illness; and to administer medications as prescribed.
PART-TIME
Examples of Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills Collaborate with physicians and follow written protocols in all nursing practices Perform general physical examinations including heart, neck, pulmonary chest, cardiovascular, abdominal, and other routine exams; perform pelvic and breast examinations; initiate! and perform selected diagnostic tests Identify physical and e! motional illnesses through observations, interpretations of laboratory findings, and analysis of patient charts; analysis of diagnostic tests and physical exam; prescribe and administer medications; provide or assist in providing appropriate medical, hospital, or other health care as needed Counsel patients under medical treatment programs in order to assess their health progress; identify reoccurring problem areas; establish written and verbal treatment plans to solve specific problem areas; evaluate compliance with the treatment program and modify the treatment program based on the response of the person or family to treatment Interview patients prior to examinations to obtain a variety of information including medical history and background; determine the type of nursing care or community service the patient will need; observe patients for signs of intoxication or possible use of illegal drug; refer patients to the proper community service agency if necessary; document o! bservations Meet with patients in order to discuss and inform them of their laboratory test and exam results; educate patients regarding their illness; make and provide appropriate referrals Supervise training nurse practitioners; review the work of registered nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses; ensure compliance with proper and established health care procedures Counsel patients regarding their choice of contraceptives; prescribe and dispense birth control pills; dispense and fit diaphragms and cervical caps; insert, examine and remove IUD and Norplant devices Provide health related counseling on the prevention of communicable diseases; coordinate health programs with outside organizations and agencies; provide general health related information and instruction to individuals and families Follow up, by telephone, with patients with infections and other illnesses; ensure that they return for follow up testing or treatments as necessary Assist with medical emergencies; adm! inister first aid for minor injuries and health problems including fain! ting, seizures, vomiting, and other minor injuries or health problems Maintain the operational activities and patient care for assigned clinic or health care program; participate in a variety of nursing responsibilities including administering immunizations, performing pregnancy and tuberculosis tests, and diagnosing and treating clients for drug addiction, sexually transmitted disease and other illnesses Keep accurate patient records regarding immunizations and prescribed dosages of medications; maintain and update files as necessary; make changes regarding employment, address and phone number changes, weight, height, and medical problems Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
Knowledge of :
Advanced principles, procedures, methods and techniques of nursing and health care
Advanced principles and practices of nursing diagnosis
Approved medical treatments for a variety of health status
Normal growth! patterns of newborns and infants
A variety of contagious and transmittable diseases, how they are contracted and spread, and their proper treatments and immunizations
A variety of possible reactions or side effects to vaccines and immunizations
Procedures and methods of laboratory testing and interpretation
A variety of community agencies and other outside resources available to patients
Medical Terminology
Principles and procedures of medical record keeping
Principles and procedures of medical report preparation
Universal precautions and infection control practices
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding health care Ability to :
Perform general physical examinations
Prepare and perform diagnostic tests in order to evaluate treatments for patients with a variety of infections and illnesses
Systematically assess the health status of persons and families
Provide responsible and advance! d nursing and health care
Administer a variety of prescribed medica! tions
Administer proper vaccines and immunizations
Insert, fit, examine, and remove a variety of female contraceptives
Teach patients on the proper uses of birth control
Perform selected diagnostic procedures
Respond to emergency situations
Administer first aid
Interview patients prior to examinations in order to assess their health statues
Counsel patients on a variety of health care related issues
Operate standard medical testing equipment
Prepare, perform and interpret laboratory tests
Prepare medical records and reports
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Training and Experience Guidelines Training :
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in nursing or evidence of work towards completing th! e requirements of such degree that is acceptable to the State Board of Nursing for certification as an Advanced Practitioner of Nursing supplemented by additional training in advanced nursing practices from an accredited program recognized by the State Board of Nursing in the specialty required for the position;
Master Degree with Women's Health Specialty preferred OR
Certification as an Advanced Practitioner of Nursing by a nationally recognized certification agency supplemented by additional training in advanced nursing practices from an accredited program recognized by the State Board of Nursing in the specialty required for the position. Experience :
One year of experience as a Registered Nurse
Bilingual in Spanish preferred Working Conditions
Must perform District services with individuals having disease conditions
Standing and stooping for extended periods of time
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resum! e, with salary requirements and a resume to Southern Nevada Health Dist! rict.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 08:02:02 GMT