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Job Description
Description
***THIS IS A 90 TEMPORARY POSITION***
Vacancy (90 Day Temporary position) is in the Disease Prevention Health Promotion Division in the Department of Health and Human Services. Under direction, provides medical care and treatment to assigned patients in a public health clinic. Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. Examines patients and performs appropriate medical screening procedures. Refers patients with abnormal conditions or other medical concerns for additional services. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests. Provides health education and counseling. Makes referrals to specialized health resources for treatment. Recommends drugs or other forms of treatment. Consults with the Medical Director, the State and other health professionals. Prepares detailed records of clinical activities, formulates plans for individual patients. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The examination will consist of rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may also include a written test, an oral test or both. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designated to measure the following:
Knowledge of:- Theory, principles, methods and techniques of community health nursing with particular reference to programs and activities related to a major program of the Health Department, such as pediatrics or family planning
- Various community facilities and resources available for the treatment and care of the physically and mentally ill
- Causes, methods of transmission, treatment and control of communicable diseases.
Ability to:- Supervise subordinate personnel
- Plan and carry out staff development and orientation
- Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
Qualifications
Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, supplemented by successful completion of Nurse Practitioner training AND two (2) years of responsible professional nursing experience, including one (1) year related in Disease Prevention Health program of the Health Department, such as pediatrics or family planning.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a license as a Registered Nurse as issued by the State of Connecticut.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Work is performed in a clinical setting with occasional travel to various community settings. May be required to respond to emergency situations. May be exposed to body fluids and infectious diseases. May be required to work with clinically challenging client population.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION.
APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Other Information
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR THROUGH EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
IN ADDITION TO YOUR INBOX, PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM EMAIL FOR ALL RECRUITMENT COMMUNICATION.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form along with a DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Closing Date/Time: 12/20/2024 5:00 PM Eastern - Theory, principles, methods and techniques of community health nursing with particular reference to programs and activities related to a major program of the Health Department, such as pediatrics or family planning
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Hartford
Show moreHartford is the capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located in Hartford County on the Connecticut River, north of the center of the state, 24 miles (39 km) south of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2006 population of 124,512 ranks Hartford as the state's second-largest city, after Bridgeport. New Haven, 40 miles (64 km) to the south, has a population nearly identical to that of Hartford. Greater Hartford is also the largest metro area in Connecticut and 45th largest in the country (2006 census estimate) with a metropolitan population of 1,188,841.
Nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World", Hartford houses many of the world's insurance company headquarters, and insurance remains the region's major industry. Almost 400 years old, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States, and following the American Civil War, Hartford took the mantle of the country's wealthiest city from New Orleans. In 1868, Mark Twain exclaimed: "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see, Hartford is the chief".
With a new convention center and hotel, a recently completed science center, the reclaimed riverfront, and an infusion of residential and commercial ventures in the city, Hartford has begun to attract new development, especially downtown, after years of relative stagnation. It is home to the nation's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), the oldest public park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (The Hartford Courant), the second-oldest secondary school (Hartford Public), and until its recent closure, the sixth-oldest opera company in the nation (Connecticut Opera).
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