Nurse Practitioner - 10 month

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a School Health Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care in a School Based Wellness Center, serving students from elementary to high school. The role includes evaluating patients, ordering diagnostics, prescribing medications, and maintaining electronic medical records.

Qualifications include RN license, NP certification, and a nursing degree from an accredited program. Responsibilities also cover coordinating care with physicians and community services, with

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Nurse Practitioner certification required at time of appointment.
• Current Maryland RN license and NP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care in a School Based Wellness Center for students from elementary to high school.
• Evaluate patients and obtain health history.
• Order and perform diagnostic procedures; write prescriptions; maintain EMR records.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Health history collection

Physical examination

Prescriptions writing

Crisis intervention by phone

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner program

Diploma nursing qualification

Job description

Pay Schedule III, Grade 21N: Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

A School Health Nurse Practitioner (10Months) vacancy exists in Bureau of Clinical Services, Division of School & Adolescent Health, School Based Wellness Centers, Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Provides primary health care in a School Based Wellness Center, for students from elementary to high school age. Evaluate patients, order and perform diagnostic procedures, write prescriptions, use electronic medical records.

Essential Job Duties

• Assumes major responsibility for primary health care as described in current "Regulations Governing the Practice of the Nurse Practitioner, Article 43, Annotated Code of Maryland."
• Evaluates patients.
• Obtains complete health history from patient or family.
• Performs comprehensive appraisal including physical/neurological examination, psychosocial and developmental evaluation.
• Establishes medical diagnosis for common short term or chronic stable health problems.
• Orders and performs various diagnostic procedures such as smears, cultures, drawing blood, and urinalysis.
• Writes prescriptions.
• Establishes therapeutic or corrective measures as related to specific illnesses or anticipatory guidance.
• Refers patients to appropriate licensed physicians or other health care providers.
• Coordinates care with specialty clinics, physicians, social agencies, governmental agencies, etc. on behalf of patient.
• Develops educational programs for house staff, nursing personnel, community agencies, in-service instruction, etc.
• Maintains and reviews patient records.
• Attends meetings such as patient care conferences, team meetings, staff or departmental meetings, grand rounds, training programs, seminars, etc.
• Provides medical advice, assistance and crisis intervention by telephone when required.
• Instructs and counsels patients and/or families concerning health care matters such as use of medications, diet instruction, disease prevention, hygiene, etc.
• Provides emotional support for patient or family members stressed by illness.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualificationsforallpositionsinthisclass.Theymaynotincludealloftheessentialjobfunctionsofeachpositioninthe class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree or a bachelor's degree in nursing;

Plus

Graduation from a nurse practitioner program approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses. OR

Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing;

Plus

Graduation from a nurse practitioner program approved by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses, is required at the time of appointment. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required at the time of appointment.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. All licenses and certifications must be maintained at current levels throughout employment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services,Inc. (www.WES.org)

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questionnaire. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.

Personnel appointed to this position may be subject to call to duty in emergencies.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification may include the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and lifting, the operation of medical equipment and instruments, and travel throughout the county. Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.