Job Description:

Post Date: July 1, 2008


All names will be removed from eligible lists one (1) year after eligibility is established. County residency is not required.


EDUCATION:
Licensed or eligible for licensure and/or practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber in the State of Wisconsin required. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse Anesthetist or Clinical Nurse Specialist by a national credentialing organization/association, approved by the Board of Nursing, is required. For Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers located in the Office of the Sheriff: Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or by the National Certification Corporation in Obstetric/Gynecologic or Women’s Health as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Note: Must be able to obtain independent nurse prescriber status in one year; independent nurse prescriber status preferred.


EXPERIENCE:
Applicant's quality and quantity of experience AFTER obtaining certification will be carefully considered. Areas to be considered will be experienced in: directing and coordinating medical care to patients; performing/documenting physical examinations, obtaining/documenting patient health history, identifying and assessing patients' clinical problems and health care needs, formulating a nursing diagnosis, providing health education to patients and their families and performing other duties of a nurse practitioner in a certification/specialty area.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the advanced principles and practices of nursing and patient care; skill in patient assessment, nursing diagnosis and planning and evaluation; skill in preparing technical and special reports; ability to use sound judgment in making independent decisions; ability to follow and give instructions; ability to serve as a role model and preceptor for nursing and other health care students; ability to collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding patient care; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with patients, physicians, health professionals and others.


DUTIES:
Under general direction and medical staff policies and procedures, to direct and coordinate medical care to assigned patients; to perform and document physical examinations; to obtain and document patient health history; to order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests; to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs; to formulate a nursing diagnosis and health care plan based on the patient's condition; to submit health care plans and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by the physician; to prescribe and administer medications, treatments and immunizations as necessary according to policies and procedures; to provide health education to patients and their families; to participate in quality assurance and staff development activities; to assist in formulating policies and procedures; to participate in research activities and to perform such other duties as may be assigned.


THE EXAMINATION is open to qualified residents of the United States. Appointee must establish residence within the confines of the State of Wisconsin within six months of appointment and maintain such residency during incumbency.


This position is open on a continuous basis until further notice. If you are interested in applying for any position with Milwaukee County, please submit your application on-line at www.jobs.milwaukeecounty.org. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF FILING APPLICATION.


In accordance with Rule III, Section 12 of the Civil Service Rules, a noncompetitive examination will be held for this position. The noncompetitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources to rank applicants on the eligible list for this position.

Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefits package: group life insurance, health and dental insurance including major medical coverage for employees and dependents, deferred compensation, a non-contributory pension plan and a pre-tax childcare dependent care program.

Effective October 1, 1988, background checks must be conducted on all individuals appointed to positions covered by Wisconsin Act 27 of the laws of 1997 and Wisconsin State statute 50.065. This requirement impacts all positions authorized in Milwaukee County Department of Human Services, Mental Health Division as well as other positions in County Service.

In accordance with the provisions of a Federal Court Order #74-C-374 issued by U.S. District Judge Myron L. Gordon, ratio hiring based on race may be used in selecting qualified employees for this classification.