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05/22/2023

Contracted Part-Time Certified Nurse Practitioner

Allen County Public Health

Position:         Contracted Part-Time Certified Nurse Practitioner                         

Hours:             6.5-7.5 hours weekly

Salary:             $65-$70 per hour      

This position is contracted and grant-funded by the Ohio Department of Health under Title X.  The Certified Nurse Practitioner works under the supervision of the Medical Director in Allen County Public Health’s Reproductive Health & Wellness Clinic. The scope of practice will include gynecology, sexual health for men and women, post-partum care, and contraceptive services. 

Sample Job Responsibilities:

  • Maintains a Standard Care Agreement and completes the duties and responsibilities with the Board’s Medical Director, including monthly chart reviews, phone consultations as needed, and biannual face-to-face meetings
  • Obtains medical histories of patients regarding family, personal, social, and current health
  • Performs physical examinations of patients focusing on reproductive health
  • Performs or orders health screenings and diagnostic tests in accordance with clinical guidelines
  • Prescribes medications in accordance with rules established by the Ohio Board of Nursing and maintains Prescriptive Authority through the Ohio Board of Nursing
  • Performs insertion of long-acting reversible contraception devices
  • Diagnoses and treats selected health problems within the scope of a specialized practice based upon history of present illness, physical exam findings, and lab results
  • Refers patients to physicians, other health care professionals, and supportive and social services as appropriate
  • Records medical information in electronic medical record; completes forms necessary for patient care, follow-up, and disease control
  • Counsels and/or instructs patients regarding disease treatment, care, and prevention

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license from the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN-CNS), Certified Nurse-Midwife (APRN-CNM), OR Certified Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP).

Applicants interested in the position may submit a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, Allen County Public Health, PO Box 1503, Lima, OH 45802 or jobs@allenhealthdept.org.  Deadline for applications is June 2, 2023 or until the position is filled. Allen County Public Health is an EOE.

POSTED: 05/19/2023

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