Job Description

Posting number: 202601358

Department: Civil Service

Job classification: Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Nursing

Summary

RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application:

• Livingston County, or
• One of the following Counties: Allegany, Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Steuben or Wyoming

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: In order for an application to be approved, the applicant must clearly show the training, education, experience, and/or licensure/certification stated in the Typical Qualifications. All qualifying information must appear on the application form. No credit will be given for a Work Experience description that is unclear.

The work involves responsibility for providing primary health care services in a public health or other health related setting. The incumbent must be certified to practice in the specific specialty area or areas related to the work performed. The work performed must be in accordance with written practice agreements and protocols. The incumbent diagnoses illness and recommends therapeutic and corrective measures, which may include the prescription of drugs, devices and immunizing agents. The incumbent provides information and counseling regarding preventive issues as applicable. The work is performed independently under the appropriate license in collaboration with a licensed Physician qualified in the specialty area. The incumbent retains responsibility for the professional tasks performed within his or her scope of practice. Work is performed in the office and in the field. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel. A Nurse Practitioner does related work as required.

Examples of duties

• Develops a health profile by taking health and development history, performing physical examinations and analyzing clinical laboratory data and other diagnostic tests;
• Assesses data, discriminating between normal and abnormal findings;
• Diagnoses health problems and prescribes appropriate treatment or makes referrals to appropriate service providers as required;
• Where authorized, prescribes drugs and immunizing agents in accordance with the practice agreement and practice protocols;
• Develops or assists in the development of a health plan for primary, acute or long-term care;
• Evaluates the health plan for effectiveness and institutes the necessary adjustments or corrections;
• Initiates and provides emergency care services, as appropriate, in life threatening situations;
• Coordinates disease prevention and health maintenance programs using available resources;
• Follows up on patient care by contacting patients by phone and/or conducting office visits to observe signs and symptoms associated with changes in patient’s physical and emotional health;
• Creates and maintains a variety of records and reports related to the work performed including case histories and medical charts;
• Participates in staff, quality assurance, peer review and other meetings;
• Supervises subordinate personnel;
• Acts as a resource person to staff regarding health care and provides health care training to staff as required;
• May instruct, guide and counsel patients and/or their families regarding medical matters including birth control methods and other reproductive health issues;
• May perform the duties and exercise the responsibilities of a Registered Professional Nurse; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of preventive and prescriptive medicine related to the scope of practice; thorough knowledge of normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of physical and/or emotional health related to the scope of practice; thorough knowledge of medical terminology related to the scope of practice; good knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the provision of health care within the scope of practice; good knowledge of local medical and nursing service providers related to the scope of practice; ability to perform physical examinations, assess and diagnose the physical and emotional condition of patients and prescribe an appropriate course of treatment; ability to recognize signs and symptoms associated with changes in the physical and emotional health of patients and respond appropriately; ability to initiate and provide emergency care services; ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to create and maintain a variety of records and reports related to the work performed; ability to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to plan, direct, supervise and accept responsibility for the work of others; tact and courtesy; good powers of observation and analysis; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements for one of the following qualification options in order to be approved for examination and/or appointment:

Qualification Option # 12Training/Education

• Completion of an educational program registered by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED), or a program determined by NYSED to be equivalent to a registered program, which is designed and conducted to prepare graduates to practice as nurse practitioners.
• Certification as a nurse practitioner by a national certifying body acceptable to the New York State Department of Education.

General experience

• None required.
• None required.

Supervisory experience N.A.

• N.A.

License/ Certification

• Possession of a valid New York State Nurse Practitioner registration certificate[1] with prescriptive privileges related to the work performed AND
• Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid New York State Nurse Practitioner registration certificate1 with prescriptive privileges related to the work performed AN

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.Other requirements

• See Special Qualifications below.
• See Special Qualifications below.

[1]Part 64 of the New York State Commissioner of Education Regulations defines the profession of Nurse Practitioners and includes the following specialty areas: Acute Care, Adult Health, College Health, Community Health, Family Health, Gerontology, Holistic Care, Neonatology, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Palliative Care, Perinatology, Psychiatry, School Health, and Women’s Health.

Supplemental information

1. Appropriate professional certification must be maintained in good standing, without restrictions, throughout employment.
2. Employee is responsible for taking all action necessary to maintain certification including, but not limited to, completing required continuing education, paying any certification fees, etc.
3. An appropriate driver’s license must be maintained throughout employment.
4. Access to reliable transportation, which may be used to perform job duties, must be maintained throughout employment.
5. A driving record evidencing safe and responsible vehicle operation is required.
6. Must authorize and execute any necessary releases to enable the appointing authority to verify licensure and driving history involving violations and/or crimes.

PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT NOTICE: An individual who receives a provisional appointment must take the examination for the position title on the next occasion it is offered. In order to be eligible for a permanent appointment to the position, the provisional appointee must pass the exam and be ranked 1, 2, 3, or be tied in score with the individual ranked number 3 of those who are willing to accept appointment to the position. It should be understood that even if the provisional appointee is eligible for appointment, the employer may choose another candidate to fill the position on a permanent basis. Questions regarding provisional appointments should be directed to the Livingston County Human Resources Department.

NOTE: Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.

Livingston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.