CLASSIFICATION DETAILS
The Health Practitioner classification is located within the STD/HIV Program of the Health Department.
DEPARTMENT: Health
HIRING AUTHORITY: Director/Health Officer
F.L.S.A. STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to a probationary period.
CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time position (37.5 hours per week). The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Health Practitioner provides direct nursing care in a variety of settings, coordinates the activities of assigned programs, participates in program planning and implementation, and professional development programs. Performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct nursing care to age-appropriate adults and adolescents in a clinic setting, utilizing appropriate authorized nursing process and practices.
Provides direct client care including health history, physical examination, the performance of diagnostic procedures and tests, health assessment, client management and referrals in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
Provides consultation to Program Nurses and other staff concerning the health care of Health Department clients.
Participates in program planning, implementation and evaluation including the development of various program procedures.
Consults with other agencies concerning health needs; participates in workshops / conferences focusing on reproductive health and related health care issues.
Provides reproductive health and risk reduction education to clients.
Addresses any concerns in the absence of the Program Manager and Personal Health Services Coordinator.
Orientates staff as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a health related field from an accredited college or university
- Successful completion of a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program and maintain certification
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master's Degree in Nursing or a health related field from an accredited college or university
- Previous experience in public health setting
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel
- Licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse; if obtaining a Michigan License, must show proof of current Registered Nurse license from any state in the United States
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, current developments, reproductive health care and techniques related to public health
- Personal computer capabilities, operations and applications related to Desktop Operating Systems, MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-mail products and Web development products
Skill in:
- Demonstrated proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)
- Supervising, directing, and organizing the work of others.
- Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills
Ability to:
- Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge
- Make public presentations to various community partners, organizations, boards, and the public on highly complex information
- Maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records
- Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals and agencies of the public
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Initiate, coordinate, and implement policies, procedures, and programs to meet agency goals and objectives
- Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
