Job Summary
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 Nurse Practitioner participates in the planning of facility-based nursing programs; develops standards of nursing care and monitors the quality of care daily, and coordinates nursing care activities. The incumbent will advise subordinates and develop corrective action plans for systemic deficiencies, serve as chairperson of assigned nursing committees, and provide assessments, diagnosis and treatment to youth in our care.
Additionally, the Nurse Practitioner will also provide emergency and primary care for trauma cases, including suturing; and provides prenatal diagnosis and coordinate prenatal and postnatal care in the community. Other aspects of the role include planning and conducting school health programs, participating and developing health education programs, and teaching good health habits for the residents.
Qualifications And Education
Graduation from a National League for Nursing accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in public health, community health nursing or other appropriate nursing specialty; and successful completion of a Nurse Practitioner Program plus five to seven (5-7) years of post-licensure experience as a nurse.
Licenses And Certifications
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
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is part of a union and covered under District of Columbia Nurses collective bargaining unit.
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.
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.