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Form of workLocation : Frederick, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POS-12-23
Department: Housing & Human Services
Opening Date: 01/30/2023
Job Summary
At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity in an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.
Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.
JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is to deliver primary health care to low-income adults and homeless patients who are eligible for services offered by the DHHS. Duties include delivery of primary health care in an outpatient, ambulatory care setting; patient health education; preventative health care and screening; history taking; medical documentation and charting; making referrals; staff in-service education; and assisting in the day- to-day operation of the health care clinic. For NPs/Pas working at the School Based Health Center a pediatric specialty is required.
As a Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC), The City's Housing & Human Services employees may qualify for a loan repayment program. These programs are offered through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and are available to those providing primary medical, dental, or behavioral health care services or evidence-based substance use disorder.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:
Other Desirables
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and/or to move about for long periods of time, and position self to reach items above or below their reach. The employee must occasionally ascend and descend levels and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe and inspect items directly in front or to either side of self, to assess items at a distance, to distinguish colors, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is subject to the use of Universal Precautions as required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, and to annual Tuberculosis (TB) Testing as required by the Tuberculosis Prevention Plan
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is exposed periodically to outside weather conditions, but most work is performed in a typical office setting. The employee regularly encounters clients who are intoxicated, under the influence of unknown substances, may be affected by communicable diseases, and/or appear affected by serious mental health problemsOpen-toed shoes and sandals are prohibited in the work setting; steel-toed work boots and other personal protective equipment may be require.
The City of Frederick offers competitive benefits to eligible employees including a variety of insurance plan offerings and competitive paid leave offerings. A summary of benefits can be found here:
INSURANCE AND VOLUNTARY BENEFITS:
Medical Plans: Eligible City employees may choose from three (3) medical insurance plans through CIGNA..
Dental Plans: Eligible City employees may choose from two (2) dental insurance plans.
Vision Plan: Eligible City Employees may elect vision plan coverage through EYE MED.
Premium Rates for Fiscal Year 2020:
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Do you hold a license and certification as required by the State of Maryland to practice as an Adult, Pediatric, or Family Nurse Practitioner or as a Physician Assistant?
02
Do you possess a Valid Driver's License in good standing?
03
Are you able to communicate in Spanish or American Sign Language?
04
Do you possess clinical skills in areas of patient assessment and history taking?
05
Do you currently possess licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland?
06
What is your professional and personal experience engaging and working with diverse populations?
Required Question
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POS-12-23
Department: Housing & Human Services
Opening Date: 01/30/2023
Job Summary
At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement and productivity in an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.
Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.
JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) is to deliver primary health care to low-income adults and homeless patients who are eligible for services offered by the DHHS. Duties include delivery of primary health care in an outpatient, ambulatory care setting; patient health education; preventative health care and screening; history taking; medical documentation and charting; making referrals; staff in-service education; and assisting in the day- to-day operation of the health care clinic. For NPs/Pas working at the School Based Health Center a pediatric specialty is required.
As a Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC), The City's Housing & Human Services employees may qualify for a loan repayment program. These programs are offered through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and are available to those providing primary medical, dental, or behavioral health care services or evidence-based substance use disorder.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient/client services such as primary care, health assessment, health education, preventative health care, intake and medical history, first aid, labs, vaccinations and medical and behavioral screening
- Implement specific health screening programs as required or assigned
- Provide referrals to medical, mental health, and addiction treatment programs and services as required
- Provide off-site medical services to homeless persons unwilling or unable to access health care
- Develop and implement health education sessions targeted toward health problems associated with homelessness and poverty
- Develop and maintain a referral network within the Frederick medical community
- Assist in the clinical experience of nursing and medical students on rotation at the Department of Housing and Human Services
- Provide medical on-call services as required
- Maintain State-approved collaboration agreement with collaborating physician and meet with physician for clinical supervision as specified in the agreement
- Provide outreach services to homeless and/or low-income persons in order to engage them in Department of Housing and Human Services programs; conduct home visits, street and shelter outreach as needed or assigned
- Participate in outreach efforts to soup kitchens, shelters, streets, and other locations; facilitate communications between DHHS staff and agencies where outreach occurs
- Maintain all paper and electronic records and documents as needed
- Respond to environmental accidents and assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of the agency especially the health care clinic
- Assist with other casework, client service, and clinical duties as required or assigned
- Perform staff in-service education as needed or assigned
Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's and Master's degrees in relevant fields are required
- Graduate of an accredited advanced practice nursing or physician assistant graduate school
- Good clinical skills in areas of patient assessment, history taking, health education, and treatment
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Maryland
- Current licensure and certification as required by the State of Maryland to practice as an Adult, Pediatric, or Family Nurse Practitioner or as a Physician Assistant
- Valid Maryland Driver's License or equivalent from other state
Other Desirables
- Ability to communicate using the Spanish Language
- Ability to communicate using American Sign Language
- Background in psychiatric and/or addictions nursing
- Ability to safely drive cargo and passenger vans and vehicles with manual transmissions
- Ability to read and interpret documents using the English Language
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and an ability to provide services to persons who are low-income and/or homeless
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to use basic computer programs such as MS WORD and ACCESS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and/or to move about for long periods of time, and position self to reach items above or below their reach. The employee must occasionally ascend and descend levels and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe and inspect items directly in front or to either side of self, to assess items at a distance, to distinguish colors, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is subject to the use of Universal Precautions as required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, and to annual Tuberculosis (TB) Testing as required by the Tuberculosis Prevention Plan
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is exposed periodically to outside weather conditions, but most work is performed in a typical office setting. The employee regularly encounters clients who are intoxicated, under the influence of unknown substances, may be affected by communicable diseases, and/or appear affected by serious mental health problemsOpen-toed shoes and sandals are prohibited in the work setting; steel-toed work boots and other personal protective equipment may be require.
The City of Frederick offers competitive benefits to eligible employees including a variety of insurance plan offerings and competitive paid leave offerings. A summary of benefits can be found here:
INSURANCE AND VOLUNTARY BENEFITS:
Medical Plans: Eligible City employees may choose from three (3) medical insurance plans through CIGNA..
Dental Plans: Eligible City employees may choose from two (2) dental insurance plans.
Vision Plan: Eligible City Employees may elect vision plan coverage through EYE MED.
Premium Rates for Fiscal Year 2020:
01
Do you hold a license and certification as required by the State of Maryland to practice as an Adult, Pediatric, or Family Nurse Practitioner or as a Physician Assistant?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a Valid Driver's License in good standing?
- YES
- NO
03
Are you able to communicate in Spanish or American Sign Language?
04
Do you possess clinical skills in areas of patient assessment and history taking?
05
Do you currently possess licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland?
- Yes
- No
06
What is your professional and personal experience engaging and working with diverse populations?
Required Question
