Senior Nurse Practitioner

• Secure a comprehensive patient health history and perform physical examinations;
• Recognize and evaluate medical problems that call for immediate attention by, or referral to a physician or clinic provider;
• Perform, or may order performed for the patient, laboratory and diagnostic procedures;
• Assist the primary care physician in providing services to patients requiring continuing care, including the review of treatment and therapy plans;
• Perform routine therapeutic procedures;
• Develop diagnosis, record, and present pertinent data to the collaborating physician, as needed and appropriate;
• Collaborate with the attending primary care physician in ordering drugs and supplies, and maintain patient records and equipment;
• Conduct the referral of patients to the appropriate health facility or other community resource;
• Instruct and counsel patients in matters pertaining to their physical and mental health;
• May define and treat mild psychiatric disorders and refer other cases to psychologists, psychiatrists, or other mental health workers for further evaluation;
• Observe and record patient progress, update and summarize charts;
• Screen daily, on a rotational basis, clinical laboratory reports for emergent abnormalities;
• Perform some specialized tasks based upon training and skills; and
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team in providing care and acts as a consultant to other nursing staff in the area of specialization.

• Routine diagnostic and treatment techniques used in practicing primary care medicine;
• Ethics and laws under which medicine is practiced;
• Socioeconomic principles of medicine; and
• Roles and responsibilities of community health care agencies and health professionals.

• Diagnose, treat and refer patients with abnormal health conditions;
• Prepare clear, concise, written reports to explain diagnosis, patient history and follow up;
• Practice basic diagnostic procedures, as a medical examiner, under supervision;
• Use medical instruments such as thermometers, stethoscopes and blood pressure devices;
• Understand technical medical and occupational terminology;
• Evaluate medical findings and make suitable recommendations; and
• Communicate clearly, counsel, and explain diagnosis to patients and others.

PATTERN I

• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner.

PATTERN II

• Eligible for certification as a Nurse Practitioner; AND
• Two (2) years of experience.

• One (1) year of clinical experience in Women’s Health or Family Medicine

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. 
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. 
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. 
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification.  Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS

Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.

DISCLAIMER

Salary : $153,670 - $186,784