Comprehensive Nurse Practitioner - Speci...
Location: California
Description: Orange County, CA is at the momment seeking for Comprehensive Nurse Practitioner - Speci... right now, this vacancy will be placed in California. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Correctional Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner with
a Specialty in Psychiatry/Mental Health.
This recruitment is! open continuous and may close at any time without notice. Please apply immediately.
This recruitment is being held to establish an Eligible List to fill vacancies in this class until the next recruitment.
THE PROGRAM Correctional Health Services - Mental Health
This program provides mental health services to an adult inmate population housed within five separate correctional facilities. The program is staffed with a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated mental health professionals who are committed to providing quality health care to inmates in a 24 hour locked facility environment.
Incumbents may in the course of their job duties, be providing routine psychological evaluation or crisis intervention to clients who are depressed, agitated or psychiatrically unstable and must exercise social and clinical skill in eliciting information necessary for the purpose of evaluating symptoms and determining appropriate treatments and/or referrals.
THE POSITION Clinically supervised by the psychiatrist! . Responsible for psychiatric assessment and treatment including, case management, medication prescribing and management, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and to do other work as required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Independent assessment and evaluation of inmates and detainees including dual diagnosis and seriously mentally ill (SMI) clients.
Case management/rotation through all adult jails
Medication evaluation, treatment and follow-up
Weekend coverage of the jail inpatient psychiatric unit
Consulting with psychiatrist as needed
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License
Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Possession of certificate that nurse has met the requirements for Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Possession of a valid DE! A license for Controlled Substances Level II.
Possession of a valid Nurse Practitioner Furnisher license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
A valid American Heart Association Healthcare provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification and Psychiatric Mental Health Certification for Nurse Practitioner are required by date of appointment.
A valid California Driver's License is required by date of appointment. Experience
One year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric practice.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
Experience in a correctional and/or psychiatric setting preferred
Software proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to pass and maintain extensive OCSD (Orange County Sheriff's Department) security background clearance. A comprehensive background check will be performed by the Sheriff's Department prior to appointment. (! Background check includes: Professional References, Criminal History, E! mployment Record plus other areas.)
The institution is a 24 hour, 7 day a week facility, candidate must be able to work on weekends, evenings or night shift and holidays.
Candidates cannot have any felony convictions or be on any form of probation.
AGENCY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION
HEALTH CARE AGENCY:
The Orange County Health Care Agency is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five service areas - Administration, Behavioral Health, Correctional Health, Public Health, and Medical Services is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
EXPLORE YOUR BENEFITS POSSIBILITIES
The County offers a competitive benefit package such as: a variety of ! health plan options, dental insurance, retirement, vacations and paid holidays.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.
Physical Characteristics :
Independent body mobility to stand, walk long corridors and climb or descend multiple stairways quickly, bend, stoop, sit for prolonged time and to drive a vehicle; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; manual dexterity to reach, grasp, manipulate small objects and precision instruments to give injections, take pulse and blood ! pressure; manual dexterity to hand write or use computer keyboard; visi! on sufficient to see/read gauges, thermometers and calibrated measuring instruments, labels on mediations, and computer screen; hear and speak well enough to communicate with patients at normal conversation level in person and over the phone.
Environmental Conditions :
Will be required to work in a locked facility with adult inmates and/or juveniles who have multiple and complex health, social and psycho-social needs; may work with inmates and/or minors who have communicable diseases; may be assigned to evening or night shift, assigned to work every other weekend, and to work holidays as needed as the institution is a 24 hour, 7 day a week facility and coverage is essential.
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Health Care Agency Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the County. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred! to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Selection Procedures
Applications must emphasize all the areas in which the applicant has expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position, as applications will be screened to identify the most qualified candidates.
Subject Matter Expert Review: (Weighted 100%)
Application materials will be rated by a panel of job knowledge experts for those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION A background check consisting of employment history, profes! sional references, criminal check and educational verification (i.e., d! egree, license, and/or official transcript) will be conducted. All applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the Department.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:43:30 GMT