ARNP/Clinical Associate - Jail Medical

*Open Until Filled

This is a highly responsible position in an expanded role of professional nursing which provides independent primary care to a specified population of non-emergency patients, as well as responding to patient emergencies. The incumbent provides consultation and advice to others. This position is under the administrative direction of the Health Services Administrator and/or Mental Health Director, and the clinical direction of the physician.

Mandatory Testing Position

This is a "mandatory-testing position" that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Follows all standards and patient care protocols, all federal, state, correctional health care standards, and the Escambia County BCC Office policies, regulations, and guidelines.

• Provides health care and performs medical acts within guidelines of protocols established mutually with supervising physician.

• Identifies health problems through patient histories and examinations, develops and implements appropriate plan of care.

• Provides management and care of acute and chronic health problems. Provides related patient health care education.

• Performs physical examinations, evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up consultation.

• Orders appropriate lab tests and medications, according to interpretation of diagnostic testing and response to treatment, while following established written protocol and institution formulary and state regulations.

• Performs consultation evaluations as requested and coordinates treatment and referrals with other disciplines as necessary.

• Conducts complete and accurate documentation in health records for care provided.

• Maintains health services records and logs and assists with data entry within the scope of clinically related information.

• Conducts rounds, reviews medications, observes and records progress and condition of inmates housed in confinement and receiving health care services.

• Compiles inpatient admission discharge/transfer summaries as required in department policies.

• Provides health care and crises intervention services in response to inmate emergencies.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience: Masters degree in Nursing or related field, and two years experience as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Must be able to obtain Security clearance

Licenses and Certifications: Current State of Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license Must possess a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at the time of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Correctional health care

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

• federal, state, correctional health care standards, institutional policies and regulations and accreditation and certification requirements
• patient care charts and histories
• health education theory and practice
• administrative planning and leadership skills
• assist in supervision and training of staff to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• maintain quality, safety and infection control standards
• clinical operations and procedures
• current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluations, diagnosis and treatment
• strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse community.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCCs Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, finger and hand dexterity, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, blood and other bodily fluids, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans • Prescription coverage • Employee health clinic • Employee fitness centers • Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan • Deferred Compensation Plan • Flexible Spending Account(s) • Employee Assistance Program • Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO) • Group Life Insurance