Position Description

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Performs client assessments, records and evaluates comprehensive health histories in the setting of an electronic health record;
Performs and documents physical examinations, makes accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans that are memorialized in the electronic health record;
Evaluates clinical situations, exercises independent judgment, and makes critical decisions within guidelines of licensure;
Performs, orders and interprets appropriate laboratory screening and other diagnostic tests;
Provides forms of contraception as appropriate including device/implant placement and removal, and emergency contraception;
Provides client education and counseling appropriate to the clinical services performed;
Assists with development of clinical protocols and development of clinical policies and procedures, and implementation, evaluation, and quality assurance of the same;
Initiates and/or dispenses medications and/or medical devices appropriate to clinical service area;
Evaluates the effectiveness of medications and treatments and adjusts as necessary to meet clients' needs;
May act as preceptor for other nurse practitioners, medical students, interns and residents;
May participate in outreach activities;
May be required to participate in Public Health Emergency events, exercises and training;
May supervise, assign and review the work of professional patient care services personnel.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of:

• principles, practices and techniques of primary health care;
• practices, programs and protocols pertaining to clinical specialty area;
• diagnostic techniques;
• use of electronic health records in the clinical service environment;
• pharmacology and/or the clinical management of drug therapy;
• principles and practices of supervising staff.

• evaluating situations, exercising independent judgment, and making critical decisions within guidelines of license;
• conducting interviews, performing physical examinations and making accurate diagnoses;
• designing, initiating and directing a health care function under guidance;
• analyzing data and identifying problems;
• performing patient assessment, including lab and other diagnostic procedures appropriate to the clinical specialty area;
• evaluating the effectiveness of medications and treatments and adjusting as necessary to meet patients needs;
• assigning, evaluating, scheduling and supervising the work of professional patient care services personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of Arizona in the particular specialty area as defined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment and at least six months of clinical practice experience in a public health or community setting.

• Minimum one (1) year experience providing reproductive health care for both male and female clients from adolescence through adult, that include proficiency in delivery of birth control methods including IUDs, implants, performing sexual health screening and evaluation, and treatment of STIs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience in addressing health disparities and promoting health equity.
• Experience with initiating medical assisted treatment for substance use.
• Minimum one (1) year leading and implementing evidence-based clinical practices and collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Arizona and certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the Arizona State Board of Nursing to practice in a clinical specialty area. Prescription and dispensing certification issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is required for certain positions within this category. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Positions within this category are routinely required to move and manipulate patients and equipment of various weights and sizes for extended periods of time.