Nurse Practitioner

Salary : $217,156.16 - $291,890.56 Annually

Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Number: 24-S59-B

Department: Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVHC)

Opening Date: 12/06/2024

Closing Date: 12/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: 04

Description

Under direction, to function as a Nurse Practitioner (requiring certification as a Nurse Practitioner through the California Board of Registered Nursing); to perform diagnostic and therapeutic patient care services in a specialty area.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is currently seeking Nurse Practitioners in multiple specialty areas. The list established may be used for other vacancies as they occur.

Better Health for All!
The County of Santa Clara owns and operates a Hospitals and Clinics Delivery System that includes Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - 731 bed tertiary level acute care hospital provides the highest level of adult and pediatric emergency medical and trauma services, a regional high risk Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, an ACS-verified Burn Trauma Center, a Primary Stroke Center, a CARF-accredited Rehabilitation Center, emergency and acute inpatient psychiatric services, as well as a range of other specialized services - in some cases the only such treatment in the region.

O'Connor Hospital -358 bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to more than 1 million residents of San Jose. O'Connor Hospital was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in Santa Clara County.

St. Louise Regional Hospital - 93 bed acute care facility, affectionately known as South County's community hospital, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, St. Louise is one of the largest employers in the community.

Typical Tasks

• Under a supervising physician, functions as a Nurse Practitioner in examining, managing, and treating specific patients;
  
• Carries a patient caseload within a specialized area in a clinical environment, requiring a high degree of independent judgment and advanced skills gained through academic and clinical preparation in a specialized area of nursing;
  
• Performs physical exams, takes histories, obtains objective data, and assesses clinical status of patients;
  
• Recognizes, initiates interventions, and manages episodic or chronic disease processes;
  
• Works under written standardized protocols for Nurse Practitioners which have been approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee;
  
• Uses a comprehensive approach to clinical and diagnostic assessment and patient care;
  
• Screens charts, laboratory, and x-ray results for reports;
  
• Advises supervising physician or other on call physicians of patient's conditions when indicated;
  
• Refers patients to physicians and/or specialty clinics;
  
• Follows up to ensure treatment is delivered as ordered, and to ensure continuity of medical care;
  
• Serves as clinical resource and teaches assessment skills to nursing staff, as appropriate;
  
• Identifies, designs, and conducts nursing research projects;
  
• Publishes research findings and assists staff members in understanding and utilizing research findings in their practice;
  
• Provides direct teaching to patients, identifies education needs of staff and assists in the development of education programs;
  
• Develops and promotes quality health care delivery through development of policies and procedures, research, and professional development;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  
  
• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards

Possession of the required knowledge and abilities, typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to:

Completion of a Master's, Post-Master's or Doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner's specialty area

AND

Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body or the ability to obtain certification with three (3) months

AND

Current active licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in the Nursing Practitioner category in the State of California

AND

Two (2) years of acute and/or ambulatory clinical nursing experience and sufficient expertise, competency, and experience in a specialty area for specific patient populations.

Meet current regulatory requirements for credentialing as an Allied Health Professional at SCVH&HS and eligibility to qualify for a Board issued furnishing number.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of acute and primary care clinical nursing, including community aspects of nursing programs and continuity of patient care;
  
• Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems as related to a clinical specialty area ;
  
• Sciences basic to medicine (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology);
  
• Laws and regulations pertaining to practice of medicine and nursing;
  
• Current trends and concepts in nursing fundamentals of medicine.

Ability to:

• Relate effectively to patients, and work effectively with medical staff;
  
• Identify abnormal and normal health conditions and implement treatment in field of specialized training;
  
• Gather complete, detailed and accurate medical histories;
  
• Recognize and evaluate situations which call for the immediate attention of a physician;
  
• Instruct and counsel patients on matters pertaining to physical and mental health.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to evaluate against the employment standards. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate the item that best describes your current certification and experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

• New Grad NP, Not Board Certified
• New Grad, Board Certified PNP
• New Grad, Board Certified FNP
• More than 6 months of experience, less than 6 months Board Certified
• More than 1 year of NP experience and Board Certified as PNP more than 1 year
• More than 1 year of NP experience and Board Certified as FNP more than 1 year
• other

03

Have your completed a Master's, Post-Master's or Doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner's specialty area

• Yes
• No

04

Please list the name of your degree, the level, and where it was obtained. If you do not have any write "none."

05

Are you currently certificated by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body

• Yes
• No

06

Are you certified through the California Board of Registered Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner?

• Yes
• No

07

Please list your CA Nurse Practitioner License number and the expiration date. If you do not have any write "none."

08

Please select the Nurse Practitioner certification(s) you posses.

• Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP
• Emergency NP
• Family Practice NP
• Pediatric NP
• Psychiatric Mental Health NP
• Women's Health Care NP
• None

09

Please list the entity that you obtained your certification/s, the name/s of the certification, the certification number, and the expiration date. If you do not have any write "none."

10

Indicate the number of years you've worked as an NP in a Joint Commission Accredited Health System. Do not include years while in nursing school.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

11

Describe your experience working as an NP in a Joint Commission Accredited Health System. Please include the name of the employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. If you do not have any write "none."

12

Please identify your Area of Competency experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

• Adult
• Cardiology
• Custody Health Medicine
• Diabetes
• Ear, Nose, & Throat
• Emergency Medicine
• Family
• Gerontology
• Neonatal
• Nephrology
• Neurosurgery
• Oncology
• Pediatric
• Psychiatry/Behavioral Health
• Pulmonary
• Women's Health
• Other
• None

13

Indicate the number of years you've worked as an NP in your Area of Competency. Do not include years while in nursing school.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

14

Describe your experience working as an NP in your Competency Area. Please include the name of the employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. If none, type "N/A."

15

Indicate the number of years you've worked as an NP in a Cardiology and/or Stress lab. Do not include years while in nursing school.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

16

Describe your experience working as an NP in a Cardiology and/or Stress lab. Please include the name of the employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment, and the number of hours worked per week. If you do not have any write "none.".

17

Indicate the number of years you've worked as an NP in the Emergency Department. Do not include years while in nursing school.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

18

Describe your experience working as an NP in the Emergency Department. Please include the name of the employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment, and the number of hours worked per week. If you do not have any write "none.".

19

Indicate the number of years you've worked as an NP in Urgent Care? Do not include years while in nursing school.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

20

Describe your experience working as an NP in Urgent Care. Please include the name of the employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment, and the number of hours worked per week. If you do not have any write "none.".

21

Do you have 2 years of RN experience (1 year in the last 3 years, not including nursing school)?

• Yes
• No

22

Indicate the number of years you've worked as an RN in acute and/or ambulatory setting. Do not include years while in nursing school.

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten years or more

23

Describe your acute and/or ambulatory RN experience. Please include the name of the employer, job title, job duties, dates of employment, and the number of hours worked per week. If you do not have any write "none."

24

Are you certified in ACLS?

• Yes
• No

25

How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• Other (Specify in the next question)

26

If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type n/a.

Required Question