Nurse Practitioner - Community Health Centers

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside University Health System (RUHS) has exciting opportunities for experienced Family Nurse Practitioners with the Community Health Centers (CHCs). Board certification is required, bilingual skills in Spanish and candidates with a minimum of two - three years of primary care experience are strongly preferred.

Current clinic openings:

• Hemet

• Banning

• Moreno Valley

• Riverside

The position in Hemet/Banning may be filled by a Physician Assistant (posted separately) and the candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill future openings, so all interested FNP candidates are encouraged to apply.

Family Nurse Practitioners with the RUHS CHCs see patients of all ages and perform various procedures within their scope of work, including OB/GYN and Pediatrics. The CHCs are high-volume outpatient clinicsproviding comprehensive, compassionate primary care and specialty services to underserved populations. Because our clinics are designated federally qualified health centers, Nurse Practitioners employed with the CHCs may qualify for various federal, state, and local loan repayment programs.

About RUHS

RUHS, the County of Riverside's integrated health system, is dedicated to providing medical and behavioral health services to underserved communities throughout Riverside County. RUHS is a dynamic employer providing multiple employment and educational opportunities for medical providers committed to working with underserved patient populations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Take patient health histories; perform physical examinations; record findings and assess the health status of patients.

• Identify abnormalities and/or concerns in physical, mental, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial functioning; order, review and interpret diagnostic and screening procedures.

• Perform selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; follow orders for administering medications and therapeutic devises.

• Provide health counseling and educate patients on specific areas related to patient illness/health status.

• Refer patients for further diagnosis and/or treatment when indicated; identify patients who require immediate attention of a physician; initiate specified emergency treatment; carry out approved treatment plans.

• Initiate orders for medication and therapeutic devices to patients; may assist in orienting less experienced nurse practitioners.

• Provide input into clinical decision making via participation on committees as assigned; collaborate with other nurse practitioners and physicians to review protocols for healthcare.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, public health, health sciences or a closely related field and current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a field of specialty by a recognized National Board is required.

Experience: NP I - no experience; NP II - one year of experience in a comparable healthcare setting; NP III - three years as a Nurse Practitioner with at least one year in a comparable healthcare setting to the assignment.

Knowledge of: Techniques used in the diagnosis and treatment of personal health problems; principles of health maintenance and disease management; psychosocial assessment; normal growth and development; pathophysiology; pharmacology; nutrition; counseling and health education principles; healthcare delivery systems; community resources and referrals systems related to healthcare; legal implications of advance practice roles in nursing; principles of quality assurance.

Ability to:Provide care to patients with acute and chronic health problems; collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to identify and resolve health problems; write clear, concise documentation of patient visits in the medical record; provide independent nursing care; function under standardized protocols; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, healthcare team and others; analyze situations accurately and take effective courses of action.

License/Certificate: Possession of a certificate authorizing practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.

Possession of a valid license to furnish medications as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California.

Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a field of specialty by a recognized National Board is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS), issued by the American Heart Association.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

What's Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. The candidate pool generated from this posting may be used to fill other NP positions not specifically listed on this posting, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on your resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter,Angela Levinson:

alevinson@rivco.org/ 951-955-5562