Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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Summary Statement

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) position located at the Adams State Service Center's Public Health Clinic will provide services, such as comprehensive physical examinations, preventive health services, prescribe treatment and lab orders.

Services may be provided as assigned : such as tuberculosis prevention and control, child health, immunizations, adult health, or sexual & reproductive health.

The incumbent will participate in community vaccination clinics and disaster response. May provide services at other locations in other counties to support operational needs.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and / or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and / or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Possession of a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license or temporary permit for a Delaware Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license in in the specialty area of Family Nurse Practitioner.

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual / Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and / or other benefits.

This posting may be closed on or before 10 / 07 / 2024 upon filling the vacant position(s).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. .

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.