Nurse Practitioner - Community Health Centers
Nurse Practitioner - Community Health Centers
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$ 119620 - 217193
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) has exciting opportunities for experienced Family Nurse Practitioners with the Community Health Centers (CHCs). Board certification is required bilingual skills in Spanish and candidates with a minimum of two three years of primary care experience are strongly preferred.Current/Future clinic openings:
- Jurupa Valley
- Banning
- Lake Elsinore
Family Nurse Practitioners with the RUHS CHCs see patients of all ages and perform various procedures within their scope of work including OB/GYN and Pediatrics. The CHCs are highvolume outpatient clinicsproviding comprehensive compassionate primary care and specialty services to underserved populations. Because the clinics are designated federally qualified health centers Nurse Practitioners employed with the CHCs may qualify for various federal state and local loan repayment programs.
About RUHSRUHS the County of Riversides integrated health system is dedicated to providing medical and behavioral health services to underserved communities throughout Riverside County. RUHS is a dynamic employer providing multiple employment and educational opportunities for medical providers committed to working with underserved patient populations.
For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter Angela Levinson :
/ EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Take patient health histories; perform physical examinations; record findings and assess the health status of patients.
Identify abnormalities and/or concerns in physical mental emotional developmental and psychosocial functioning; order review and interpret diagnostic and screening procedures.
Perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; follow orders for administering medications and therapeutic devises.
Provide health counseling and educate patients on specific areas related to patient illness/health status.
Refer patients for further diagnosis and/or treatment when indicated; identify patients who require immediate attention of a physician; initiate specified emergency treatment; carry out approved treatment plans.
Initiate orders for medication and therapeutic devices to patients; may assist in orienting less experienced nurse practitioners.
Provide input into clinical decision making via participation on committees as assigned; collaborate with other nurse practitioners and physicians to review protocols for healthcare. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: A Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing public health health sciences or a closely related field and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a field of specialty by a recognized National Board is required.
Experience: NP I no experience; NP II one year of experience in a comparable healthcare setting; NP III three years as a Nurse Practitioner with at least one year in a comparable healthcare setting to the assignment.
Knowledge of: Techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of personal health problems; principles of health maintenance and disease management; psychosocial assessment; normal growth and development; pathophysiology; pharmacology; nutrition; counseling and health education principles; healthcare delivery systems; community resources and referrals systems related to healthcare; legal implications of advance practice roles in nursing; principles of quality assurance.
Ability to:Provide care to patients with acute and chronic health problems; collaborate with the healthcare team patients and families to identify and resolve health problems; write clear concise documentation of patient visits in the medical record; provide independent nursing care; function under standardized protocols; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients healthcare team and others; analyze situations accurately and take effective courses of action.
License/Certificate: Possession of a certificate authorizing practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.
Possession of a valid license to furnish medications as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a field of specialty by a recognized National Board is required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association may be required at certain work locations. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Whats Next
This recruitment is open to the public. Depending on the number of applications received RUHS employees may be given priority consideration. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they were received.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
