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NURSE PRACTITIONER- PEDIATRIC HUB CLINICS/NORTH COUNTY

Salary

$137,323.92 - $205,556.40 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y5121U

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

10/21/2019

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Position/Program Information

FILING PERIOD:

OCTOBER 22, 2019 @ 8:00 A.M. (PDT)

UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

EXAM NUMBER:

Y5121U

REBULLETIN INFORMATION:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and 4 acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion dollars.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

MEDICAL HUBS

The Los Angeles County Medical Hub Clinics provide high quality, coordinated health care for children who are involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

The Medical Hubs offer:

+ Compassionate care by medical providers who understand the needs and concerns commonly experienced by children, families and caregivers in the child welfare system;

+ Services for children in all stages of DCFS involvement, including medical assessments of suspected child abuse or neglect, comprehensive medical exams for children entering out-of-home care, and ongoing well-child care and sick visits.

+ Linkages to pediatric specialty care for children with complex medical needs;

+ Board-certified child abuse pediatricians and child interview specialists with extensive training in assessing suspected child abuse and neglect;

+ Close coordination with DCFS Children's Social Workers and Public Health Nurses and the Department of Mental Health, to ensure that identified health, mental health and developmental needs are addressed.

Essential Job Functions

+ Performs initial medical evaluations for DCFS-involved children and adolescents.

+ Provides initial consultation regarding child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect (with support through on-site consultation with Child Abuse Pediatrician).

+ Serves as a primary care provider for well-child visits at recommended intervals to address preventive health needs, keep immunizations up to date, track developmental progress, manage ongoing health conditions, and address parent/caregiver concerns.

+ Performs acute care visits for DCFS-involved children (low acuity issues such as otitis media, jaundice, asthma, etc.)

+ Collaborates with the medical home team members to provide child and family-centered care that is sensitive to the effect of trauma on families and children.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

To qualify under Option II, Applicants must attach a legible copy of your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) diploma or official transcriptsANDan official letter from the accredited institution that indicates the "accelerated" program with your application at the time of filing OR within 15 calendar days from application submission.

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.

+ An active and current Nurse Practitioner medication furnishing number issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.

+ A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.

+ 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.

Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted.

Please ensure the Certification/License Section 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 each license as specified in the Selection Requirements.

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, oremail the copies of degrees to exam analyst, Sylvia Jaimez 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 includes:

+ Nursing Administration

+ Nursing Education

+ Health Science

+ Healthcare Management

+ Healthcare Education

+ Healthcare Administration

+ Public Health (for other than Public Health Nurses)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience with acute and primary pediatric health care.

+ Experience managing child abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect cases.

+ Experience with Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

+ California Clinical Forensic Medical Training Center (CCFMTC) Pediatric Sexual Abuse Forensic Examiner trained.

+ Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) trained.

+ Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a self-assessment based on the 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.

Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please [email protected] ([email protected]) [email protected] your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.

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 score 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.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout theNorth County Area Only.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications submitted on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty Please ensure that you submit your application and additional documents by 5:00 pm, PDT, on or before that last filing date.

We do not accept applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person.

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

Note:If you have issues submitting any documents during the online application filing, you may email the documents to the Exam Analyst, Sylvia Jaimez at [email protected] within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include your full name, examination number and examination title in the subject of your email.

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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but 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 a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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

Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst

Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000

Email Address:[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

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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 from an accredited college or university 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 a degree or official transcripts at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst 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 from an accredited college or university?If you have a Master's degree or higher in Nursing, you must attach a legible copy of a degree or official transcripts at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst 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 transcripts 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 must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst 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 license number below.

07

Do you have a current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program?If yes, you must attach a copy of certificate at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach required certificate, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title.

+ Yes

+ No

08

NURSE PRACTITIONER CANDIDATE ASSESSMENT RATING FORM INSTRUCTIONSReview 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.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

09

EXPERIENCE- Questions 10-15Candidate demonstrates commitment to direct patient care, skills that result in effective information exchange, and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.

+ Select the answers below that best describe your experience.

10

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

+ Less than one year of 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 one year of experience working 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 (Check all that apply)

+ Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

+ Pediatric Acute Nurse Practitioner

+ Family Nurse Practitioner

+ Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

+ Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

+ Adult Nurse Practitioner

+ Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

+ Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

+ Oncology Nurse Practitioner

+ Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

+ Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

+ Other

+ None

13

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

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

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

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

14

How many years of experience do you have working with children, families, and/or caregivers in a child welfare system.

+ Less than 1 year experience working with children, families, and/or caregivers in a child welfare system

+ 1-3 years of experience working with children, families, and/or caregivers in a child welfare system

+ 3 or more years of experience working with children, families, and/or caregivers in a child welfare system

15

How many years of experience do you have working in an acute and primary pediatric health care?

+ Less than 1 year of experience working in an acute and primary pediatric health care

+ 1-2 years of experience working in an acute and primary pediatric health care

+ 3 or more years of experience working in an acute and primary pediatric health care

16

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- Questions 16- 20Candidate demonstrates importance to advance in the profession of nursing by participating with national nursing/medical organizations and validating expertise with board certification and pursuing additional training/continuing education.

+ Select the answers below that best describe your professional development.

17

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

+ No

+ Yes

+ More than one Board Certification

18

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

+ No

+ Yes

19

Have you successfully completed the California Clinical Forensic Medical Training Center (CCFMTC) Pediatric Sexual Abuse Forensic Examiner didactic training, or a comparable training program?

+ No

+ Yes

20

Have you successfully completed a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training, or a comparable training program?

+ No

+ Yes

21

COLLABORATION- Question 22Candidate shares experience and knowledge through coaching and mentorship in the professional development of others.

+ Select the answers below that best describe your collaboration experience.

22

Have you ever participated as a member of a Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)?

+ No Sexual Assault Response Team experience

+ Less than 1 year participation as a member of a Sexual Assault Response Team

+ 1 year or more participation as a member of a Sexual Assault Response Team

23

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS- Questions 23 to 27Candidate 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.

+ Select the answers below that best describe your leadership and management experience.

24

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

25

Do you have experience in managing child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect cases?

+ No experience in managing child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect cases

+ Less than 1 year experience in managing child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect cases

+ 1 year or more experience in managing child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect cases

26

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

27

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

Required Question

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Website

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