Nurse Practitioner II-Inpatient SJGH
Location: California
Description: San Joaquin County is currently seeking to employ Nurse Practitioner II-Inpatient SJGH right now, this position will be placed in California. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. This recruitment is being given to fill one (1) part-time premium vacancy with San Joaquin General Hospital's Emergency Department and to establish an referral ! pool 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.
San Joaquin General Hospital is a 24/7 running facility. Incumbents employed with San Joaquin General Hospital must have the ability work rotating shifts which include nights, weekends and holidays.
The Nurse Practitioner II-Inpatient for the Emergency Department is a key member of the hospital and will work closely with the physicians and nursing staff to process patient history, physicals, rounds, check wounds and change dressings, and conduct medication reconciliations and discharge instructions in addition to the duties listed below. Critical Care experience is highly desirable!
NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submi! ttal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. I! f you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Elicits, records, and/or reviews medical histories and performs acute primary care pre-employment, annual, periodic, and various other routine physical examinations on patients ranging from newborn through geriatric, utilizing the problem-oriented medical record or other appropriate systems; provides general and specific health and medical instruction to patients, clients and families.
Coordinates individual and family health management, utilizing physician resources or- community agencies; provides guidance instruction, treatment and referral in such areas of family planning, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), drug abuse, child care and hygiene; assists patients with selection, fitting and placing of appropriate contraceptive devices.
Performs early diagnostic examinations in! cluding vision, hearing, pap smears, and other examinations; may order laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms and other diagnostic tests; may collect specimens for, perform, and interpret selected laboratory tests and take action on abnormals as necessary; provides immunization and gives injections.
Identifies basic complex medical conditions; determines if patient's medical, surgical, and psychiatric problems require immediate consultation with the physician; treats conditions and manages stable phases of chronic illnesses on consultation with or following specific protocols established by physicians, including dispensing and/or administering medication when indicated; alerts appropriate medical personnel and/or agencies of potential community health problems as encountered.
Provides routine prenatal care and post-partum follow-up for mother and child; conducts newborn and well child examinations; provides comprehensive health screening assessments;! provides treatment of pediatric illness.
Observes and evaluat! es emotional condition of patient; counsels and supports patients in the area of psychosocial problems and inter-relationships; provides emergency treatment or referral for patients with severe emotional upsets.
May work in hospital, outpatient, custodial, public health, satellite and mobile staff; may make home and school visits; may lead ancillary clinic staff; may coordinate clinic activities; may orient and oversee nursing students, medical students and other providers.
Provides for Quality Assurance through review and audit of clinic charts to assure adequate medical management and follow-up; provides consultation to other providers.
Keeps records and completes forms and questionnaires as required.
Attends meetings and workshops; serves on committees as assigned; provides consultation and assistance in areas of specialty to other areas of Health Care Services; participates in and may conduct in-service training.
MINIMUM QUAL! IFICATIONS
Note: A Supplemental Application must be submitted with regular employment application.
Either I:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
Experience : Two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in a critical care unit.
OR II:
Certification: National Certification (CCRN)
Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in a critical care unit.
OR III:
Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in a critical care unit, and successful completion of Critical Care Nursing Training Courses.
AND:
Education: Completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner training program at an accredited college or university or certified program.
Licenses & Certificates : 1) Current Registration as a nurse and certificati! on as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California; 2) Current posse! ssion 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.
KNOWLEDGE
T! he 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.
ABILITY
Elicit and record complete and accurate medical histories; perform physical examinations; identify medical cond! itions 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.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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, talkin! g 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.
BENEFITS
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 period. Pro-rated benefits available include: health insurance; dental insurance and vision insurance. Employees electing pro-rated benefits also earn pro-rated vacation and sick leave.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum! qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for furthe! r 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 (209) 468-3370 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Online:
www.sjgov.org/hr
By mail or in person:
San Joaquin County Human Resources
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, Ca 95202
Office hours:
Monday â€" Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.
Phone: (209) 468-3370
Job Line:
For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377.
When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Hum! an Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filin! g date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) .
San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 07:50:17 GMT