| Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, provide health care services in the area of clinical specialization |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Perform physical assessment of patient using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion.
- Referral of patients to physicians or consultation when clinical exam/findings are not covered by standardized clinical protocols.
- Treatment of patients following standardized protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Secure and evaluate complete medical histories of patient.
- Select, train and direct subordinate members of the health care team.
- Provide counseling to families on health maintenance of chronic diseases, nutrition, family planning, general health care, preventable illnesses, cancer screening and minor accidents.
- Assist families in utilizing health resources available.
- Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of nursing practice.
- Manage patient and daily care programs in the area of specialty.
- Introduce innovations in nursing care and health programs
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of the practice of nursing and of the clinical nursing specialty.
- Knowledge of instruments, equipment and mechanical devices employed in the specialty area of patient care.
- Knowledge of the relationship between the clinical specialty and public health programs.
- Knowledge of community organizations and health programs.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Skill in establishing an effective and constructive working relationship with patients, families, physicians, departmental personnel, City employees and the general public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and plus Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty plus three (3) years of experience in hospital or public health nursing
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- License to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
- Must be credentialed as an advanced Nurse Practitioner by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare providers
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| Physical Requirements: |
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Light. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. |
