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NURSE PRACTITIONER - CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Salary

$137,323.92 - $205,556.40 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5121T

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

09/07/2017

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+ Benefits

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Position/Program Information

FIRST DAY OF FILING: September 8, 2017 at 8:00 a. m. (PST)

Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER - Y5121T

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT - OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

REBULLETIN: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS REBULLETIN TO ADD THE MANPOWER SHORTAGE RECRUITMENT RATE. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BY THE LAST OF FILING. THE INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME, THE CORRECT EXAMINATION TITLE AND NUMBER.

Due to Manpower shortage recruitment, incumbents and appointees in the nursing of Integrated Correctional Health Service shall be compensated at Step 3. Manpower Shortage Recruitment established in the Los Angeles County Code Section 6.10.050. The recruitment rates shall remain in effect through June 30,2020.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest health system in the nation, providing compassionate, quality care through its integrated system of 4 acute hospitals, 25 health centers, and community-based clinics. DHS annually cares for about 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff and has an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion. DHS leads the county's effort to provide health services to the resident of Los Angeles County, of which approximately two million are uninsured. DHS hospitals also conduct post-graduate medical education through university affiliations for interns, residents and fellows to train the physician workforce for tomorrow.

THE MISSION:

•To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care”

DEFINITION: Works in collaboration with physicians to provide primary health care to incarcerated patients within the Los Angeles County Correctional Facilities by providing complete physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment of disorders; and plans and implements health care goals which are reviewed and approved by the physician.

Essential Job Functions

+ Conducts comprehensive physical examinations, diagnoses and treats patients, issues information and initiates emergency care procedures to a population of male and female incarcerated patients.

+ Provides medical clinical coverage and is responsible and accountable for the continuity of healthcare for male and female patients with acute and chronic illnesses and other conditions requiring medical care and treatment.

+ Orders, reviews, and interprets laboratory results, x-rays, and EKG's.

+ Analyzes data collected to determine patient health status and identifies differential diagnosis based on patient history, physical examinations, and clinical findings and discusses the results with the patient.

+ Prescribes, administers, and dispenses medication.

+ Acts as an advocate for incarcerated patients requiring immediate medical action to improve healthcare status or makes informed decisions about the healthcare treatment plans before they are administered.

+ Consults with the physician as needed to coordinate a plan of care, implement inpatient treatments, review mental assessments, and/or to discuss disease prevention and patient education needs.

+ Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: biopsies, suturing, wound care, incisions and drainage, splint and casting.

+ Evaluates assessment data to define health and developmental problems.

+ Conducts quality assurance studies of chart documents and the quality care provided to incarcerated patients.

+ Assists in preparing training materials for ongoing and continuing education

courses.

+ Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care meetings and addresses the identified clinical needs of the patient.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION I. A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing or a closely related health field** from an accredited ***college or university AND a Master's degree* in nursing.

OPTION II. An "accelerated" Master's* degree (in the absence of a Bachelor's degree) in nursing from an accredited*** college or university****.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

+ A license to practice as a Registered Nurse and a certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements.

+ A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application or email it to exam analyst [email protected] fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

The required license and certificate MUST be current and unrestricted: a provisional, conditional or restricted license and certificate will NOT be accepted.

License:

+ A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS II- Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*In order to meet the Selection Requirements, applicants are required to attach a valid legible photocopy of Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree with the application at the time of filing or email to exam analyst at [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Applications without the required degrees will be considered incomplete, and subject to disqualification.

**Closely related health field is defined as:

+ Nursing Administration

+ Nursing Education

+ Health Science

+ Healthcare Management

+ Healthcare Education

+ Healthcare Administration

+ Public Health (for other than Public Health Nurses)

***Accreditation Information:Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

****To qualify under Option II, Applicants must attach a legible copy of your diploma or official transcripts AND official letter from the accredited institution that indicates the "accelerated" program with your application at the time of filing or email to exam analyst at [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of self assessment based on Supplemental Questionnaire, weighted 100% covering experience, professional development, collaboration, and leadership and management skills.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to eligible register accordingly.

The names of the candidates receiving a passing grade on this examination shall be added to the eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services - Correctional Facilities.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made.Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If you application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE

(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE

(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Brenda Aguila, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

[email protected]

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Revised January 2025

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01

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Do you understand the above information and instructions?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields?

If you have a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields, you must attach a legible copy of supporting documentation at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at [email protected], within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

+ Nursing

+ Nursing Administration

+ Nursing Education

+ Health Science

+ Healthcare Management

+ Healthcare Education

+ Healthcare Administration

+ Public Health (for other than Public Health Nurses)

+ N/A

03

Do you have a Master's degree or higher in Nursing?

If you have a Master's degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of supporting documentation at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at [email protected], within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have an "accelerated" Master's degree (in the absence of a Bachelor's Degree) in Nursing from an accredited college or university?

If you have an "accelerated" Master's degree in Nursing, you must attach a legible copy of your diploma or official transcript AND official letter from the accredited institution that indicates the "accelerated" program at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at [email protected], within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?If yes, please provide the license number below.

06

Do you have a certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing?If yes, please provide the certificate number below.

07

Do you have a current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR &AED) Program?

If yes, you must attach a legible copy of your certification at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required certification, you may e-mail it to the exam analyst at [email protected] within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title.

+ Yes

+ No

08

NURSE PRACTITIONER CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT RATING FORMINSTRUCTIONS

Review the four competency areas and their respective descriptions. Each competency area represents an individual's ability to perform as based on core competencies for the nurse practitioner disciplines. Review and consider your resume, education, experience, and achievements and extract pertinent information that demonstrates competence in each of the four areas.

09

EXPERIENCE - Question 10 - 14

Candidate demonstrates commitment to direct patient care, skills that result in effective information exchange, and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.

10

How many years of experience do you have working as a Registered Nurse?

+ Less than one year experience working as a Registered Nurse

+ 1 - 3 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse

+ 3 or more years of experience working as a Registered Nurse.

11

How many years of experience do you have working as a Nurse Practitioner?

+ Less than 1 year experience as a Nurse Practitioner

+ 1 - 3 years of experience working as a nurse practitioner

+ 3 or more years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner

12

Please select your Nurse Practitioner Specialty (you may choose more than one specialty)

+ None

+ Adult Nurse Practitioner

+ Family Nurse Practitioner

+ Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

+ Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

+ Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

+ Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

+ Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

+ Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

+ Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

+ Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

+ Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

+ Oncology Nurse Practitioner

13

How many years of specialty experience do you have working as Nurse Practitioner?

+ Less than 1 year experience working as Nurse Practitioner in specialty

+ 1 - 3 years of experience working as Nurse Practitioner in specialty

+ 3 or more years of experience working as Nurse Practitioner in specialty

14

How many years of experience do you have working with underserved populations (Minority, elderly, low-income patients - groups whose face barriers to health care)?

+ Less than 1 year experience working with underserved populations

+ 1 -3 years of experience working with underserved populations

+ 3 or more years of experience working with underserved populations

15

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Question 16 - 18

Candidate demonstrates importance to advance to professional of nursing by participating with national nursing/medical organizations and by validating expertise with board certification.

16

Are you currently Board certified in a specialty by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse practitioners (AANP)?

Please provide copies of certification(s) at the time of fling. If you are unable to attach the required certification(s), you may e-mail the certification(s) to the exam analyst at [email protected], within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

+ No

+ Yes

+ More than one Board Certification

17

Are you a member of a local and/or national Professional Nursing/Medical Organization?

+ No

+ Yes

18

Have you been recognized by honor or achievement awards by a professional local/national organization and/or educational institution?

+ No

+ Yes

19

COLLABORATION - QUESTION 20 - 21

Candidate shares experience and knowledge through coaching and mentorship in the professional development of others.

20

Have you ever participated as a nursing preceptor in the past or present?

+ Haven't participated as a nursing preceptor

+ Less than 1 year participated as a nurse preceptor

+ 1 year or more participated as a nurse preceptor

21

Do you have experience as a nursing instructor in the past or present

+ No nursing instructor experience

+ Less than 1 year experience as a nursing instructor

+ 1 year or more experience as a nursing instructor

22

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS - Question 23 - 27

Candidate demonstrates experience in short/long-term planning, effective utilization of available resources, coordination of people, and material/capital monitoring in order to aid in management decision making to achieve pertinent goals.

23

How many years of full-time supervisory experience do you have as a nurse practitioner?

+ Less than 1 year of full time nurse practitioner supervisory experience

+ 1 - 3 years of full time nurse practitioner supervisory experience

+ 3 or more years of full time nurse practitioner supervisory experience

24

Do you have experience participating in collaborative Process/Quality Improvement Initiative (Improvement to systems of healthcare)?

+ No experience in collaborate Process/Quality Improvement Initiative

+ Less than 1 year experience in collaborative Process/Quality Improvement Initiative

+ 1 year or more experience in collaborative Process/Quality Improvement Initiative

25

Do you have experience in clinical leadership that influences and progresses clinical care, policy and collaboration in a multidisciplinary setting?

+ No experience in clinical leadership

+ Less than 1 year experience in clinical leadership

+ 1 year or more experience in clinical leadership

26

Do you have experience with dynamic practice that incorporates application of high level of knowledge and skills in extended practice across stable, unpredictable and complete situations?

+ No experience with dynamic practice

+ Less than 1 year experience with dynamic practice

+ 1 year or more experience with dynamic practice

27

Do you have experience participating in a formal research projects, published journal articles, poster presentations, thesis or lectures related to specialty or area of interest?

+ No participation in a formal research projects, published journal articles, poster presentations, thesis or lectures related to specialty or area of interest.

+ Less than 1 year experience in participating in a formal research projects, published journal articles, poster presentations, thesis or lectures related to specialty or area of interest

+ 1 year or more experience in participating in a formal research projects, published journal articles, poster presentations, thesis or lectures related to specialty or area of interest

Required Question

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Website

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