PAY GRADE: 078
CLASS TITLE:ADVANCED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER - F/C
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is advanced and specialized nursing work, requiring certification in a specialty area, providing primary care and performing certain medical acts within protocols established mutually with a medical, osteopathic, or dental practitioner. The employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class must spend a minimum of 75 percent of their time performing duties which involve contact with patients/inmates in a correctional or forensic facility or institution.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Identifies and evaluates illnesses.
- Establishes behavioral problems diagnoses and makes treatment recommendations.
- Compiles and evaluates medical histories and physical findings.
- Takes obstetrical and gynecological history of mothers and developmental history of infants.
- Performs complete physical of clients.
- Manages care of patients with selected chronic or acute conditions.
- Selects and uses diagnostic tests and procedures such as urinalysis, blood counts, x-rays, smears, and cultures.
- Performs uncomplicated surgical procedures including normal deliveries.
- Performs complete physical appraisal of patients, appropriate to background and training.
- Initiates diagnostic laboratory tests and interprets and evaluates laboratory results.
- Monitors medication and initiates appropriate therapies for certain conditions and alters medications according to variations in a patient's response within established protocols.
- Fits patients for diaphragms; inserts intrauterine devices; and manages patients on oral contraceptives.
- Coordinates the implementation and continuity of maternal and infant care through activities such as home and hospital findings, and guidance of patients and families to appropriate community resources.
- Observes and differentiates between signs and symptoms associated with normal aging and those indicative of pathologic changes.
- Differentiates between pathologic social behavior and the usual life style of the aged person.
- Plans and conducts family, patient, and health education by counseling and fostering inclusion of the educational concepts into all phases of the health care provided.
- Participates in the orientation and the staff development programs for personnel assisting with patient care.
- Oversees the work activities of ancillary personnel.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
- Skill in performing uncomplicated surgical procedures.
- Ability to administer prescribed medications.
- Ability to perform complete physical appraisals of patients.
- Ability to identify and evaluate illnesses.
- Ability to initiate diagnostic laboratory tests and evaluate the results.
- Ability to manage the care of patients.
- Ability to work with patients having a variety of physical problems.
- Ability to compile and evaluate medical histories and other clinical and laboratory data.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Florida Statute 464.
EFFECTIVE:
7/20/1988
HISTORY: