Nurse Practitioner

The Position

CONTINUOUS Bargaining Unit: CNA - Registered Nurses Unit The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting individuals to fill Nurse Practitioner vacancies. Incumbents provide medical care to individuals and families within the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center's Hospital and Ambulatory Health Centers, Inpatient Psychiatric Services, Public Health Clinic Services, Mental Health Outpatient Services and Detention Facilities, and may also make home and skilled nursing facilities visits.

Nurse Practitioners enjoy a collegial and collaborative practice with physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Depending on assignments, Nurse Practitioners provide primary care and case management to individuals and families with various health problems or provide mental and behavioral health care and case management to individuals and families.

Upon request, incumbents may be required to develop, implement, and evaluate education and training sessions. Additionally, participates on various committees that focus on quality improvement and will be involved with committees that ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

To read the complete job description, please visit the website www.cccounty.us/hr

The employment list established as a result of this examination may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications License Required: Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner certificate and a Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a Master's degree in nursing, or Master's degree in a clinical field related to nursing or a Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university program.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, clinic or other medical facility or two (2) years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a Public Health Nurse.

Other Requirements: Prior to appointment, candidates must obtain a Drug Enforcement Agency license issued by U.S Department of Justice and a National Provider Identifier (NPI) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED. THE REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE, PUBLIC PRACTITIONER, AND NURSE PRACTITIONER FURNISHING LICENSE NUMBERS MUST BE LISTED IN THE “CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES” SECTION OF THE APPLICATION. Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the Nurse Practitioner classification. (Weighted 100%).

TENTATIVE EXAM DATES Supplemental questions will be evaluated on a monthly basis. Responses to the supplemental questions are submitted at the time of application filing.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at [email protected]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Nurse Practitioner position and to assist Personnel staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your responses to the questionnaire will be evaluated. The scores you obtain will be used to determine your rank on the eligible list.

I read and fully understand the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

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EDUCATION: Do you possess a master's degree in nursing, master's degree in a clinical field related to nursing or a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university program?

• Yes, and a copy of my transcripts are attached to my application
• No

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Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license, Nurse Practitioner certificate, and a Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing is required for this position.

Please Mark All That Apply

• I possess a valid License as a Registered Nurse in the State of California AND proof of my current license is attached to my application
• I possess a valid certificate as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of California AND proof of my current certificate is attached to my application
• I possess a valid Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license in the State of California AND proof of my current certificate is attached to my application
• None of the above

04

Do you possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License? Out-of-state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a Registered Nurse or Public Health Nurse in a hospital, clinic, or other medical facility?

• 4 years or more of experience as described
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• Less than 1 year of experience as described
• I do not have any experience as described

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How many years of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a Nurse Practitioner identifying the health status of individuals and families by taking thorough histories, performing physical examinations, and initiating the appropriate diagnostic and screening tests?

• 7 years or more of experience as described
• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• Less than 1 year of experience as described
• I do not have any experience as described

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How many years of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a Nurse Practitioner managing illnesses including but not limited to diabetes, congestive heart failure, arthritis, hypertension, and obstructive pulmonary disease?

• 7 years or more of experience as described
• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• Less than 1 year of experience as described
• I do not have any experience as described

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How many years of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a Nurse Practitioner identifying target symptoms for treatment and teaching client-centered alternatives to improve symptom control?

• 7 years or more of experience as described
• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• Less than 1 year of experience as described
• I do not have any experience as described

09

How many years of full-time or its equivalent work experience do you have as a Nurse Practitioner providing prenatal care and post-partum follow-up for mother and child and providing family planning services?

• 7 years or more of experience as described
• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years, of experience as described
• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years, of experience as described
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years, of experience as described
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years, of experience as described
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years, of experience as described
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years, of experience as described
• Less than 1 year of experience as described
• I do not have any experience as described

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I certify that I meet the announced minimum requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question