Application materials will be reviewed on a continuous basis until position is filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment maybe used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise. Exam# 26/52A97/06SS
Natividad is currently seeking to fill one (1) permanent full-time Clinic Nurse Practitioner in the Natividad Medical Group. The Clinic Nurse Practitioner Under general direction and utilizing standardized procedures and protocols, provides professional primary health care services to patients with complex chronic and acute health conditions, in an outpatient or clinic setting. Responsibilities include conducting complete physical examinations, assessing, diagnosing and managing care of patients; ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests; formulating treatment plans; providing and managing follow-up care as permitted within scope of licensure; and performing other related clinical and administrative work as assigned.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD DEMONSTRATING THE FOLLOWING:
Thorough Knowledge of:-
Laws and regulations governing Nurse Practitioners;
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Laws and regulations and ethical standards governing medical treatment and medical records;
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Medicare and Medi-Cal regulations;
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Principles, practices and procedures used in the causes, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems related to the area of practice in an outpatient or clinic setting;
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Scope of responsibilities applicable under incumbent’s licensure.
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Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act.
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Medical laws and regulations and the ethics of patient care
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Principles of health maintenance and communicable disease prevention and management.
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Quality assurance and infection control practices and procedures.
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Medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology;
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Medications commonly used in family practice or clinical specialty including appropriate doses, indications, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions.
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Diagnostic protocols; sterile techniques; and infection control; clinical significance of laboratory test results.
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Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty.
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Ethics and laws, including the Nurse Practice Act, under which medicine is practiced and governed and roles and responsibilities of allied health professions.
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Health care delivery systems, community resources and referral systems.
Skill and Ability to:-
Perform physical assessments, including ordering, interpreting, and evaluating complex diagnostic tests and examination;
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Provide health care services, which include taking a complete medical history and performing a physical examination, and other related clinical procedures; including multi-generational family assessments as needed.
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Identify and manage health problems common to the area of practice.
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Use common medical instruments.
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Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to prescribed policies, protocols, and scope of licensure
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Analyze, interpret, evaluate and apply appropriate procedures and protocols and determine situations requiring consultation or referral of case to a physician.
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Recognize social problems, which effect health and assist in securing adjustments.
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Safely administer medication; monitor and record patient’s medication usage and results;
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Prepare and maintain accurate medical records, medical reports, and case histories, as needed.
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Educate patients and family members about health and medical conditions, preventative health measures, medications or treatment plans;
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Remain knowledgeable and proficient in medical health practices common to the area of practice;
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Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms for the purpose of gathering information, explaining procedures or a variety of other matters to individuals with varying degrees of knowledge.
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Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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Perform duties effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.
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Adapt quickly and appropriately to a variety of situations and personalities;
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Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all organizational levels including patients and health care personnel, and the public.
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Demonstrate a high degree of maturity, tact, diplomacy, compassion, integrity, initiative, and independent judgment.
The knowledge and skills listed above may be acquired through various types of education, training and/or experience, typically having:
Experience:
Three to five years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner with demonstrated ability to provide the full scope of care for higher acuity patients, in the area of specialty, with little supervision.
Education:
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program leading to licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by California Board of Nursing with any required specialty area and demonstrated ability to provide the full scope of patient care.
License: Completion of an accredited nursing program with a valid California Registered Nurse License. AND
Pursuant to the Business and Professions Code, Section 2838, possession of valid certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the BRN of the State of California is required in one of the following specialized areas:-
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
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Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Emergency Nurse Practitioner
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Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
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Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
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Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
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Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
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Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 2836.1 Possess a valid DEA number to furnish drugs and/or devices if the furnishing protocols include delegate authority to furnish drugs and devices in the appropriate specialized area(s).
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Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays;
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Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS**
The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes:
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at
www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to:
[email protected]. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to
the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.
ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link:Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: [email protected]
