About the Position

The Health Agency is seeking a self-motivated, qualified professional to fill the position of temporary help Nurse Practitioner at the Juvenile Services Center, candidates interested in Nurse Practitioner opportunities working in reproductive health programs are also encouraged to apply. Temporary Nurse Practitioners serve as on-call back up support for nurses on duty. Nurse Practitioners may be scheduled to work in the evenings and on weekends, or scheduled to cover vacations and leaves.

Under supervision of a licensed physician, in accordance with established protocol, and as allowable under a State of California Nurse Practitioner, performs physical and psycho-social assessments; establishes medical diagnosis; orders and evaluates diagnostic tests; and manages follow-up care.

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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time.

The Ideal Candidate

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Education and experience required to receive and maintain a license to practice as a Registered Nurse and registration as a Nurse Practitioner from the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Licenses and Certificates

Pursuant to Section 2835 of the California Business and Professions Code, possession of a license to practice as a Registered Nurse and registration as a Nurse Practitioner from the California Board of Registered Nursing is required at time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.