Nurse Practitioner - Off. Of Public Safety Administration

Job Description

Under direction and with aid of applicable public safety standards including the NFPA, under the general supervision of a physician, the class provides primary health care to patients within an area of specialty; and performs related duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESInterviews patients and conducts basic physical examinations to identify health problems;assesses data and determines health status of patients subject to a physician's review;orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests and procedures;diagnoses and treats common illnesses and injuries;develops and implements treatment plans;monitors patient's progress;prescribes and administers medications and drugs;refers patients for specialized attention where needed;confers with medical providers on cases with acute and chronic conditions;counsels and educates individuals on the prevention of illnesses and the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health.RELATED DUTIES

Participates in staff development programs for professional nursing staff;develops course content for patient education in area of specialty;keeps abreast of current developments in patient care management, health care legislation, and community resources;Additional duties may be required for this position.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

LOCATION:

Office of Public Safety Administration - Medical SectionADDRESS:

1338 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60607

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a specialized area is required.Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse.Applicants must possess a valid State of Illinois Registered Nurse license at the time of employment.Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

Previous work experience in occupational medicinePrevious case management work experiencePrevious work experience as a Nurse PractitionerProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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