San Joaquin County An Equal Opportunity Employer Human Resources Division

Announcement-Nurse Practitioner II-Ambulatory PHS Bulletin

Nurse Practitioner II-Ambulatory PHS

(Part-Time)

Recruitment #0909-RH1166-TM

Approximate Salary:

$44.68 - $54.32/hour

Opening Date:

9/28/2009 8:00:00 AM

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Type of Recruitment:

Open Competitive

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Analyst:

Loretta Chhor

Tentative Exam Date:

Qualified applicants referred to department

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INTRODUCTION

Public Health Services is recruiting for a part-time Nurse Practitioner II for Clinical Services. Clinical services focus on screening and treatment for acute communicable diseases, health screenings for well infants, children, adolescents and adults, and immunizations for children and adults. An ideal candidate should be proficient at delivering reproductive healthcare, including STI diagnosis and treatment, family planning services and CHDP examination to children.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

Department: Public Health Services
Location: 1601 East Hazelton Stockton, CA
Website: www.sjcphs.org

TYPICAL DUTIES

Elicits, records, and/or reviews medical histories and performs acute primary care pre-employment, annual, periodic, and various other routine physical examinations on patients ranging from newborn through geriatric, utilizing the problem-oriented medical record or other appropriate systems; provides general and specific health and medical instruction to patients, clients and families.

Coordinates individual and family health management, utilizing physician resources or- community agencies; provides guidance instruction, treatment and referral in such areas of family planning, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), drug abuse, child care and hygiene; assists patients with selection, fitting and placing of appropriate contraceptive devices.

Performs early diagnostic examinations including vision, hearing, pap smears, and other examinations; may order laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms and other diagnostic tests; may collect specimens for, perform, and interpret selected laboratory tests and take action on abnormals as necessary; provides immunization and gives injections.

Identifies basic complex medical conditions; determines if patient’s medical, surgical, and psychiatric problems require immediate consultation with the physician; treats conditions and manages stable phases of chronic illnesses on consultation with or following specific protocols established by physicians, including dispensing and/or administering medication when indicated; alerts appropriate medical personnel and/or agencies of potential community health problems as encountered.

Provides routine prenatal care and post-partum follow-up for mother and child; conducts newborn and well child examinations; provides comprehensive health screening assessments; provides treatment of pediatric illness.

Observes and evaluates emotional condition of patient; counsels and supports patients in the area of psychosocial problems and inter-relationships; provides emergency treatment or referral for patients with severe emotional upsets.

May work in hospital, outpatient, custodial, public health, satellite and mobile staff; may make home and school visits; may lead ancillary clinic staff; may coordinate clinic activities; may orient and oversee nursing students, medical students and other providers.

Provides for Quality Assurance through review and audit of clinic charts to assure adequate medical management and follow-up; provides consultation to other providers.

Keeps records and completes forms and questionnaires as required.

Attends meetings and workshops; serves on committees as assigned; provides consultation and assistance in areas of specialty to other areas of Health Care Services; participates in and may conduct in-service training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program at an accredited college or university or certified program.

Experience: One year as a Nurse Practitioner.

Licenses & Certificates: 1) Current Registration as a nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California; 2) Current possession of a furnishing license through the State of California, Board of Registered Nursing. Note: Copies of registration and licenses must be provided with application.

Special Qualification: 1) In order to practice at San Joaquin General Hospital, must be credentialed and granted privileges through the San Joaquin General Hospital Committee on Interdisciplinary Practice (CIDP) within ninety (90) days of appointment and in accordance with medical staff bylaws and state regulations. New employees may be granted temporary privileges by the Medical Director or designee, pending Committee Interdisciplinary Practice approval; 2) Eligibles may be certified only to job vacancies in the area of specialization in which they possess specialized education and certification. Additionally, the successful completion of approved nursing training programs, possession of specific nursing experience or the possession of specified professional certificates may be required depending on the nature of the area of assignment.

KNOWLEDGE

The general procedures, techniques and equipment used in family medicine, community health, mental health and professional nursing; medical terminology, various hospital and clinic routines, equipment and facilities; full range of medical conditions of applicable medical specialty including procedures utilized in prevention, diagnosis and treatment; maternal and child health practices; basic laboratory procedures; uses, effects, problems and treatment of abuse of medicines and narcotics; social, public health, mental health and other community treatment agencies; principles of human behavior including basic causes, symptoms and treatment of mental illness and instability; basic medical record keeping; diverse needs and problems of various cultural groups; principles and practices of communicable disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

ABILITY

Elicit and record complete and accurate medical histories; perform physical examinations; identify medical conditions which require immediate consultation with the physician; follow protocols in treating acute and stable chronic diseases as established by physicians; communicate effectively; recognize the behavior and attitudes that influence individual and family health; observe and evaluate emotional conditions; interpret laboratory data; provide guidance and health instruction to patients; lead and train other staff; work with high risk clientele; learn to work independently in absence of on-site physician direction.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility–Frequent standing for long periods; constant walking; occasional pushing/pulling; occasional bending/squatting. Lifting–Occasional lifting of 5lbs. Or less, restraining, lifting/turning people. Visual Requirements–Frequent color perception; occasional eye/hand coordination, peripheral vision and depth perception; frequent reading. Dexterity–Occasional holding and repetitive motion; frequent reaching, grasping and writing. Hearing/Talking–Constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone; frequent hearing on the telephone and hearing faint sounds. Emotional/Psychological–Occasional emergency situations, exposure to hazardous materials, working weekends/nights; overtime; frequent exposure to trauma, grief an death; constant public contact, decision making, concentration. Environmental Conditions–Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to hazardous materials.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:

www.sjgov.org/hr

By mail or in person:

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, Ca 95202

Office hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone: (209) 468-3370

Job Line:

For current about employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/eeo.

CONCLUSION

Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the department for consideration.

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