Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 12/29/2020 Posting No.: 2020115
	REPOSTED

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: $21.07 - $31.63 Hourly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO EPICOR ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Tanya Wheeler. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

• 25% Perform physicals, standard testing and triage medical complaints.
• 25% Medication administration and documentation.
• 25% Coordinate medical services with physicians, parents and Case Management Officers
• 15% Schedule and prepare for medical clinics with physicians
• 10% Provide training.
  
• SPECIFIC DUTIES
  
  
  • Conduct general medical assessments of youth which involves taking vital signs, administering screenings, administering and interpreting tests (such as urinalysis and TB) and developing health history; assess specific medical illness, complaint, injury or need of youth to determine condition, which may involve examinations; administer medication and/or care and treatment in accordance with approved nursing techniques and which may involve referral to physician, hospital, or clinic; order and monitor medical supplies, equipment and medication; travel to hospital or clinics for test results, prescriptions, and other matters; keep abreast of public health requirements and current medical trends and developments.

• Maintain all documentation associated with medication administration; order medications from pharmacies, per physician’s orders; prepare and maintain health histories and all related medical records; provide Medication Aide Certification training to ensure competency of staff to administer and document medications, recognize adverse reactions, etc.; may package and dispense prescription medication.
  
• Confer with physicians, hospital staff, and other health professionals regarding youth’s health and coordinate all aspects of health care needs; discuss health care needs or medical condition of youth with parents, guardians, Case Management Officers to ensure proper follow-up care and medical concerns/interventions.
  
• Schedule medical appointments and clinics, and assist physician during treatment or examination.
  
• Provide Medication Aide Certification training to ensure competency of staff to administer and document medications, recognize adverse reactions, etc.; provide other training on health care topics, first aid, CPR, blood borne pathogens, etc.; maintain training records and monitor for re-certification and reporting purposes; educate and counsel with youth regarding preventive health habits and proper hygiene.
  
  
• PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES
  
• Medication process – order and beginning due to environment; limited resources; extensive work load. Recognizing real and fake illnesses.
  
• ACCOUNTABILITY/RESPONSIBILITY
  
• Responsible for own work and may provide some direction to others; exercises direct control over assets, and services.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education)

• Minimum of a two year degree from a state-board approved school necessary to obtain license as stated under Special Requirements. Two years experience as a Registered Professional Nurse in a clinical setting, such as assisting a physician, ER, Orthopedics, or Pediatrics.
  

• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must possess and maintain valid license as a Registered Professional Nurse as certified by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Must have ability to attain valid certification to instruct in first aid/CPR procedures and Medication Certification. Must be able to provide proof of licensing.
  • All applicants for this position are subject to testing for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.
    
  • Knowlege, Skills, and Abilities
    
    • KNOWLEDGE: (subject matter areas; facts or principles in these subject matter areas; level, extent and breadth of knowledge) Knowledge of modern principles, practices, methods and techniques of the nursing profession.
      
    • SKILLS: (equipment, machines, devices, or tools used.) Variety of medical equipment and testing materials; various medical forms, reports and logs; telephone; reference sources of medical and drug information
      
    • ABILITIES(written and oral language ability; mathematical ability; reasoning and problem solving; nature of instructions received; interpersonal requirements; supervisory or managerial requirements; etc.) The ability to relate to and counsel youth with behavioral problems; ability to make appropriate medical assessments of adolescent youth; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other; ability to read handwritten or small printed words; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to relate in a positive fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds; ability to maintain professionalism during crisis.