Nurse Practitioner (APRN - Nancy J. Cotterman Center)

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

In collaboration with a physician, performs comprehensive physical examinations; orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies; and integrates findings according to protocols; participates in or develops multi-disciplinary therapeutic plans and/or staffing according to protocols.

At the direction of a physician, may elicit and record complete medical history of patients.

Performs forensic medical examinations and/or medical consultations regarding children and adults who have been abused or sexually assaulted; prepares written reports of medical evaluations and medical consultations; may prepare narrative, technical, or program reports using computer-based applications.

Provides after hours and/or on-call coverage as required for the area of assignment when necessary.

Participates in developing facility and treatment policies related to the delivery of patient care; counsels patients and families in the promotion of preventive health care; develops medical, nutrition, hygiene, staff, patient, and other education programs.

Attends meetings, such as staff, performance improvement, and/or medical committee meetings as required for the area of assignment.

Supervises clinical personnel in the absence of the site director as required for the area of assignment.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.

County Core Competencies

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.