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This examination is being given to fill one per diem vacancy in Correctional Health Services and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.
The Nurse Practitioner II-Inpatient opening is in Correctional Health Services located within the San Joaquin County Jail. This part time position will required someone who specializes in the area of OB/GYN.
Work Hours: Approximately 16 hours/month.
The position will receive at 20% per diem in lieu of benefits.
Correctional Health Services provides health care to adult inmates at the San Joaquin County jail facility located at 7000 Michael N. Canlis Blvd French Camp CA 95231. To work in the County jail facility applicants must pass a rigorous security clearance which is a condition of employment.
More information about the San Joaquin County jail facility and the mandatory security clearance is contained in the supplemental application which must be completed and submitted with the standard County employment application.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mobility-Frequent standing for long periods; constant walking; occasional pushing/pulling; occasional bending/squatting; Lifting-Occasional lifting of 5 lbs. 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.
Part-Time Employee Benefits
Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive either a differential in lieu of benefits or may receive pro-rated benefits if the employee works at least 41 hours per pay -rated benefits available include: health insurance; dental insurance and vision insurance. Employees electing pro-rated benefits also earn pro-rated vacation and sick leave.
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.
Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at prior to the examination date.
Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.
Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship (parent child grandparent grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage may not be appointed promoted transferred into or within the department when:
They are related to the Appointing Authority or
The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other
Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.
Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.
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San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton Ca 95202
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