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Salary: See Position Description
Location : MO, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00573
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: 3/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description Nurse Practitioners are responsible for providing primary health care in areas such as pediatrics, OB/GYN and adult medicine.
This position may work at all three Department of Public Health Clinics to include the John C. Murphy Health Center in Berkeley, South County Health Center in Sunset Hills or the North Central Community Health Center in Pine Lawn. The work hours will be primarily day hours Monday - Friday with holidays and weekends off. There are no call responsibilities. Malpractice insurance is provided by the Health Department.
The salary will be between $92,518 - $97,656 annually and will be dependent on the selected candidate's specific certification. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit
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Examples of Duties - Obtains complete medical histories including past medical conditions, family and psychosocial history as well as current problems.
- Performs physical examinations using medical instruments including stethoscope, otoscope, sphygmomanometer and ophthalmoscope to ascertain health status of patients treated at county health centers.
- Orders laboratory tests as indicated.
- Assesses and diagnoses symptoms, routine laboratory tests and other physical examination findings.
- Treats minor illnesses.
- Prescribes standing medications under the direction of a physician.
- Consults with physicians and other health care providers to formulate patient management plans or referrals, as indicated.
- Refers patients to outside specialists for consultation and works with other County health care providers including nutritionists, social workers and psychologists for supplemental care.
- Provides health education and counseling to encourage good physical and psychosocial habits and promote disease prevention.
- Performs gynecological examinations treats sexually transmitted diseases (STD) under the direction of a physician, and provides contraceptive information, instruction and management.
- Promotes improved health care delivery and social programs.
- Responds to telephone inquiries to provide medical care advice.
- May be assigned to special areas in addition to general nurse practitioner duties.
- Maintains patient electronic medical records including the recording of findings, diagnosis, treatment and patient concerns.
- Provides instructions for nursing staff.
- Performs other related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications Completion of an accredited program in Nursing leading to licensing as a Registered Nurse, supplemented by completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Prefer Adult or Family Practice Nurse Practitioner certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Missouri and recognized by the State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner .
Additional Information SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.
Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
COVID-19 VACCINCATION POLICY : In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of "fully vaccinated" is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.
HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
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(314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703 St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri?
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Are you recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner?
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Have you ever received any disciplinary action (censor, probation, revocation) against your nursing or advanced practice license by the State Board of Nursing in any State that you have held a license?
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Why are you interested in working in a public health setting?
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Discuss your specific skills and experience that you feel will make you an asset in this role and help the Department achieve its overall mission.
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Discuss a particular instance in which you had a difficult patient experience. What did that entail and how did you handle it?
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