nurse pract/physician asst.3002400 - Dallas, TX , USA, United States - Dallas County (TX)

Description

Delivers a broad range of medical services to individuals in Dallas County.

Conducts medical screenings in Dallas County in compliance with approved medical practices as well as local, state and federal standards, to include taking patients medical and sexual histories, examining patients, ordering and interpreting x-rays, laboratory and other diagnostic tests, conferring with physician as appropriate, and relieving the physician of routine duties and procedures.

Serves as a medical consultant and provides technical collaboration and guidance for other healthcare professionals. Supervises nurse clinicians and other healthcare employees as assigned. Provides education programs to the public and other healthcare providers. Prepares various reports and procedures for departmental and outside agency use. Orders equipment and supplies and monitors spending as appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Nurse Practitioner:

MS Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). One (1) year experience as APRN.
OR

Physician Assistant:

Graduate from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or successor organization Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA) approved Physician Assistant (PA) program and one (1) year experience as a PA.

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse OR as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas.

Knowledge of standard software applications.

Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.

Must be able to perform specialized nursing skills and medical services. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License, with a good driving record. Ability to lift/Transport clinic related supplies up to 25 lbs., unassisted. Ability to visit various work site locations.

Preferred:
Additional languages spoken: Spanish, Swahili, Somali, Kinyarwanda, Amharic, Tigrinya, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Farsi, French, Burmese, Karen, Rohingya, Russian

An extensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who have been offered positions with Dallas County. A criminal history will not automatically disqualify an applicant unless applicable law requires such action.
Dallas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background are encouraged to apply.