Description
Job Summary: Clinical Nurse II
This position is located within the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), Health Services Administration Division (HSA). The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services' mission is to improve public safety and give court-involved youth the opportunity to become more productive citizens by building on the strengths of youth and their families in the least restrictive, most homelike environment consistent with public safety. The Health Services Administration Division is responsible for providing comprehensive medical services to detained and committed youth, who are in the custody of DYRS. The residents are provided services through the following facilities: New Beginnings and the Youth Services Center.
The incumbent in this position provides nursing care that includes personal care, diagnostic support procedures, treatment procedures including ambulation, range of motion exercises, and youth charting and youth teaching. As a Clinical Nurse II, the incumbent functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team in a secure facility, treating youths with a variety of disorders, which may be complicated by physical ailments such as medical or surgical problems. The incumbent will participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development of the treatment program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Clinical Nurse II will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to specific patient populations with general and complex problems through nursing interventions and/or case management by either direct care or delegation of responsibility in response to changing care needs. The incumbent will be responsible for the coordinating, planning, implementing and evaluation and revision of an appropriate Plan of Care (POC) and/ or Treatment Plan (TP) in serious and /or emergency situations appropriate for the client's age, developmental level, and diagnosis.
The Clinical Nurse II will also be responsible for the documentation of nursing services, medical care, treatment(s) and collaboration with various disciplines involved in the provision of care while maintaining confidentiality of client information in designated documentation systems. The incumbent will coordinate and follow-up on health care needs and discharge planning through referrals to community resources and other health care providers. Responsible for the administration of medications and treatments authorized by medical staff.
Qualifications and Education:
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. Possession of a master’s degree in professional nursing;
or
At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
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Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Job Summary: Nurse Practitioner
This position is located in the department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), Health Services Administration ( HSA) Division. The Health Services Administration Division is responsible for the design, development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of a 24- hour comprehensive continuum of quality adolescent medical and behavioral health care services and supports, including screening/assessments, early detection and prevention services, treatment, counseling, dental and vision services for detained and committed youth residing at the Youth Services Center (YSC) or New Beginnings Youth Development Center (NBYDC).
The Nurse Practitioner also coordinates and links with community-based health care providers with the capabilities and capacity to meet the ongoing medical and behavioral health needs of youth upon their release from DYRS’s secure care. The position provides primary health care for detained and committed youth residing at the Youth Services Center (YSC) or New Beginnings Youth Development Center (NBYDC). The Nurse Practitioner works under the general administrative direction and guidance of the Supervisory Nurse Practitioner.
Duties & Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for providing primary health care for detained and committed youth residing at the YSC or NB. Incumbent participates with supervisor and other medical staff in planning facility based nursing programs, develops standards of nursing care and monitors the quality of care daily, and coordinates nursing care activities. Participates in delivering and coordinating medical and nursing services at DYRS medical clinics, especially evenings and weekends to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
The incumbent serves as the chairperson of assigned nursing committees in coordination with supervisor, orient newly assigned personnel. Participates with supervisor and other medical staff members in developing and overseeing the chronic care program. Provides emergency and primary care for trauma cases, including suturing; provides prenatal diagnosis and coordinates prenatal and postnatal care in the community. Provides guidance and health instruction to youth and families; recommends case findings and referrals for treatment and follow-up.
Qualifications and Education
A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Requirements
Licenses and Certifications: Clinical Nurse II
A passing grade in the National Council Licensure Examination and possession of a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from the District of Columbia.
This position may require that the incumbent possess a current driver’s license while employed in this position.
Working Conditions / Environment
The work is performed in close proximity to court involved youths within a secured juvenile facility. This might result in an associated risk to personal safety and property.
Other Significant Facts:
Tour of Duty: Day: 7:00am to 3:30pm. Evening: 3:00pm to 11:30pm, including weekends.
Incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts in different buildings, be on call in emergency situations such as natural and/environmental disasters, and public health emergencies, depending on work location assignments and program requirements.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0610-09.
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is a union position covered by the District of Columbia Nurses collective bargaining unit and may require the payment of an agency service fee through direct payroll deductions.
Position Designation: The incumbent in this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel regulations, Suitability. This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Licenses and Certifications: Nurse Practitioner
Possession of RN License; DC Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) License; American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) Certification.
Working Conditions / Environment:
Work may be performed in client's homes, inpatient facilities, clinics, correctional settings and other non-traditional settings. The incumbent may be required to work with emotionally disturbed or potentially hostile clients who may have communicable diseases. Such situations may require the nurse to take specific safety precautions.
Other Significant Facts:
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 3:00PM-11PM - Incumbent may be required to work seven (7) days a week rotating shifts, be on call in emergency situations such as (natural and/environmental disasters, and public health emergencies) depending on work location assignments and program requirements.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0610-12
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Employment: Career Service Permanent
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is part of a union and covered under District of Columbia Nurses collective bargaining unit and union dues may be collected.
Position Designation : The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations,Suitability – Safety Sensitive.
A. Criminal background check;
B. Traffic record check (as applicable);
C. Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
D. Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
E. Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;
F. Random drug and alcohol test; and
G. Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.
Essential Designation: This position is designated as Essential pursuant to Chapter 12 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, Hours of Work, Legal Holidays, and Leave.
Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
