The Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department seeks an Advanced Practice Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant) to serve as the Manager of a newly created School-Based Health Center within Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This position, in addition to a Master Level Social Worker and a Medical Assistant, will comprise the staff that will provide both physical and mental health services to the approximately 1800 students within the Loy Norrix High School.

Funding for this position comes from a long-term, stable revenue source from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). Additional funds have been provided to build the newly developed center, which will commence this spring.

Candidates for this position should be comfortable working in an autonomous environment and passionate about working with students to improve their lives and help provide a warm and welcoming medical center environment. The schedule for this position will mostly coincide with school hours and allow for some flexibility.

* GENERAL SUMMARY*

The purpose of this job is to work autonomously within the scope of practice and credentials in managing health problems and providing health care to clients. Performs assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients, including ordering and dispensing medications. Provides primary care services, counseling, and education on health-related matters based on assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses and documents client medical history and symptoms for staff and students of school or Family Planning/STD clients based on assignment.
• Performs routine, problem-focused, and/or comprehensive physical exams as indicated.
• Orders, performs, and interprets screening and diagnostic tests.
• Diagnoses of various acute and chronic health ailments vary based on assignment.
• Orders and/or administers medications and treatments to clients of the school, including staff and students, or to Family Planning/STD clients based on assignment.
• Counsels and educates clients and families on positive health-promoting lifestyle choices, disease, injury, and illness prevention.
• Performs related work as required.

Family Planning/STD Clinic Provider

• Completes invasive medical procedures within the scope of practice and follows established policies and standards.

• Must obtain T.B. Management Certification through MDCH within the first year and maintain requirements for continued licensure and certifications