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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
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| Salary: |
Depends on Qualifications
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| Job Type: |
Full-Time or Part-Time |
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Escambia County Sheriff's Office, 1700 W. Leonard St., Pensacola, FL 32501, Florida
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| 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 the clinical direction of the Medical Director. |
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Examples of Duties:
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| Follows all standards and patient care protocols, all federal, state, correctional health care standards, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s 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. |
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Typical Qualifications:
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| Master's Degree in Nursing or related field and one year of experience as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Correctional health care experience is preferred. Licenses and Certifications: Current State of Florida ARNP license Security clearance Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Knowledge of (position requirements at entry): Federal, state, correctional health care standards, jail policies and regulations and accreditation and certification requirements. Patient care charts and histories. Health education theory and practice. Clinical operations and procedures. Current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment. Skills in (position requirements at entry): Administrative planning and leadership. Interpersonal communication. Assisting in supervision and training of staff to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Maintaining quality, safety, and infection control standards. Working effectively with a diverse community. |
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Supplemental Information:
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| Material and Equipment Used: Various Medical Equipment Microscope Two-Way Radio Computerized Equipment Standard Office Equipment Positions in this class typically require: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, and blood and other bodily fluids. NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. |
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