Salary:
$2423.24 Bi-weekly (based on education and experience)
Description:
This position will provide advanced health care to individuals. This includes assessing health, as well as analyzing data to determine medical and nursing needs. Will provide Nurse Practitioner services to clients in 2 counties - 5 sites. Performs complete exams, selects method of contraception and counsels clients.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
This position will provide Family Planning services for Creek and Pawnee County Health Departments. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Performing comprehensive physical examinations.
- Securing health histories.
- Performing or ordering laboratory tests.
- Conducting other appropriate procedures to assess the health status of patients or clients.
- Planning a strategy to meet identified health care needs.
- Reviewing and analyzing laboratory tests and other diagnostic data.
- Prescribing types of birth control and medication for treatment.
- Counseling patients on health problems, prescribed treatments and the use of drugs.
- Providing continuity of an individualized health care program for clients.
- Referring or collaborating with physicians and other members of the health care team, when needed.
Education and Work Experience:
Requirements include possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and recognition as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. Must have Prescriptive Authority.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Requirements include: knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and chemistry; of medical diagnosis techniques, methods and procedures; of the theory, principles and practice of nursing; of methods and procedures of the laboratory; diagnosis techniques; of pharmaceutical agents, their usage and contraindications; of minor surgical procedures and techniques; of safety and safety practices; and of medical management techniques. Ability is required to conduct examinations and health assessments, to provide advanced specialized nursing care, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, to instruct and counsel clients, to interview and obtain medical information.
Other:
Position requires possible response to public health emergencies including, but not limited to, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or catastrophic events. The Oklahoma State Department of Health is tobacco free. Employees are prohibited from using tobacco products throughout all indoor and outdoor areas of premises under the control of the Oklahoma State Department of Health, in all vehicles on those premises, and in state vehicles in use for OSDH business anywhere. Applicants may be subject to a background check.
How to Apply:
By closing time/date of the job posting, all applicants must ensure delivery of the required documentation (as specified below) to demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications.
Proof of education, certification, or licensure: Provide copies of an official diploma or transcript in order to demonstrate possession of the expressed education from applicant’s resume or the required education for the position; provide a copy of required certification and/or licensure.
Applicants with current or previous state service submit the following:
· a letter of interest that must include the title and PIN of the position;
· a resume;
· a copy of the last two completed performance evaluations (If you cannot meet this requirement, then please provide an explanation with your application.); and
· proof of education, certification, or licensure required for the position before the closing time/date.
E-Mail: PersonnelServices92A@health.ok.gov
Fax: “Attn: Applications” at (405) 271-4994
Mail: Office of Human Resources
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NE 10th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Applicants with no prior state service submit the following:
· a letter of interest that must include the title and PIN of the position;
· a resume; and
· proof of education, certification, or licensure required for the position.
E-Mail: PersonnelServices92A@health.ok.gov
Fax: “Attn: Applications” at (405) 271-4994
Mail: Office of Human Resources
Oklahoma State Department of Health
1000 NE 10th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
