Temporary - Nurse Practitioner

Job Description:

Temporary - Nurse Practitioner

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and plus Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty plus three (3) years of experience in hospital or public health nursing

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• License to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
• Must be credentialed as an advanced Nurse Practitioner by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare providers

Physical Requirements:
Light. Tasks involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty (20) pounds.
Notes to Applicants
This position will perform medical assessments for City of Austin first responders. Medical assessments will include promotional exams, annual physicals, hiring exams and tele-medicine visits. This will include securing and evaluating complete medical histories of patient. Referring patients to physicians or consultations when clinical exam/findings are not covered by standardized clinical protocols. Introducing innovations in health programs.

Please note the following when completing the City of Austin application for this position:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all the previous employment experience you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications, and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. Applications missing information and/or documents will be deemed incomplete applications and will not be considered.
• Austin Fire Department may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications will be accepted.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range
$42.26 - $54.94 per hour
Hours
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Job Close Date 12/31/2024 Type of Posting External Department Fire Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78721 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a clinical setting
• Experience with on the on-the-job injuries
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Perform physical assessment of patient using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion. Referral of patients to physicians or consultation when clinical exam/findings are not covered by standardized clinical protocols. Treatment of patients following standardized protocols and clinical guidelines. Secure and evaluate complete medical histories of patient. Select, train and direct subordinate members of the health care team. Provide counseling to families on health maintenance of chronic diseases, nutrition, family planning, general health care, preventable illnesses, cancer screening and minor accidents. Assist families in utilizing health resources available. Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of nursing practice. Manage patient and daily care programs in the area of specialty. Introduce innovations in nursing care and health programs

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the practice of nursing and of the clinical nursing specialty.
• Knowledge of instruments, equipment and mechanical devices employed in the specialty area of patient care.
• Knowledge of the relationship between the clinical specialty and public health programs.
• Knowledge of community organizations and health programs.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing an effective and constructive working relationship with patients, families, physicians, departmental personnel, City employees and the general public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Nurse Practitioner position are: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and plus Nurse Practitioner certification in area of specialty plus three (3) years of experience in hospital or public health nursing. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* The licenses and certifications required for this position are 1) License to practice nursing in the State of Texas 2) Must be credentialed as an advanced Nurse Practitioner by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners 3) BasicLife Support Certification for Healthcare providers. Do you possess the required licenses and certifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with supervising physicians
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter