JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
JULY 13, 2022
Jasper Newton County Public Health District is accepting applications for the position described below.
JASPER NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Opening Date: JULY 13, 2022
Closing Date: WHEN FILLED
Position: NURSE PRACTITIONER
Benefits: 8 – 16 hours per week
Job Location: Jasper Newton County Public Health District
139 West Lamar Street
Jasper, TX 75951
This position is open to any person meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined on the attached job description.
Application and Job Description can be downloaded at www.JASPERNEWTON.org
FACEBOOK APPLICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED
Submit application to:
Diane Rashall, Administrative Director
Jasper Newton County Public Health District
139 West Lamar Street
Jasper, Texas 75951
drashall@JasperNewton.org
Fax: (409)384-4770
Telephone: (409)384-6829, Ext. 2252
JASPER NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Health Care Provider
Department / Program: Family Planning
Primary Health Care
Breast and Cervical Cancer Services
STD
FLSA: Non-Exempt
*Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Provides health care under the direction of the medical director. Participates in examining, diagnosing, counseling and medical treatment as indicated per protocol. Work involves travel to provide services at JNCPHD work locations in Jasper and Newton Counties.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES)
(Essential functions are those functions that the employee must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Regular and predictable work schedule and attendance are considered essential functions.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, OTHER RELATED DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED:
Perform physical exams, office visits, and follow-up care for Family Planning, Primary Health Care, Breast and Cervical Cancer Services, STD and other programs that may be offered by the Health District
Responsible for STD Reporting to the state and submitting information for in-house reporting
Responsible for responding to requests from pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies for prescriptions and refills
Review records and laboratory results
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Referral/Follow-up on clients referred to in-house and outside providers
Counseling and Treatment of clients per established protocols
Responsible for completing all education/training required for license and performing duties
Telephone contacts with clients incoming and outgoing
Dispense Birth Control Pills
Insert and removal of IUD
Responsible for proper chart documentation
Supervise clinic staff
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Nurse Practitioner
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in nursing.
Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
Experience in nursing work; preferably a public health clinic setting with some supervisory responsibilities
Physician’s Assistant
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course
in health care.
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
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Experience in Physician Assistant, preferably a public health clinic setting
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopath
License to practice medicine.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Professional nursing theory, nursing processes, nursing sciences, and clinical skills
Principles and practice of public health nursing and health care management
Skills in:
Interpreting laboratory findings, physical signs/symptoms, and information on medical charts
Developing a plan of action for resolving problems identified
Ability to:
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Exercise independent judgment in appraising situations
Special Instructions and/or Remarks:
Weekend work may occasionally be required
Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable
Must have reliable transportation (when JNCPHD vehicle unavailable)
Valid drivers license and proof of automobile liability insurance required
Registration, Certification, or Licensure
Nurse Practitioner
Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Texas
Physician Assistant
Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas
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Doctor of Osteopath
Licensed to practice Medicine in the State of Texas
Medical Doctor
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas
Physical Condition
Good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
Work Environment
Indoor environment; potential exposure to variety of infectious and/or communicable diseases; human body fluids
Job Description NP (v)
Rev. 4/22