[NP-Jobs] California, NP Position

Wed Sep 23 17:00:29 PDT 2015

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California - Nurse Practitioner Position         (posted) 09-23-15
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NURSE PRACTITIONER I/II

NURSE PRACTITIONER I: $6,632-$8,465 APPROX. MONTHLY / $38.26-$48.84 
APPROX. HOURLY

NURSE PRACTITIONER II: $7,678-$9,800 APPROX. MONTHLY / $44.30-$56.54 
APPROX. HOURLY

FOR COMPLETE FLYER PLEASE VISIT
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/shasta/default.cfm

VACANCY IS IN THE CHILDREN’S SERVICES BRANCH OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN 
SERVICES DEPARTMENT

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: OCTOBER 16, 2015 AT 5:00PM

_ABOUT THE POSITION_

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*Nurse Practitioner I/II (NP I/II):* Under the direct supervision of the 
Chief of Psychiatry or his or her designee and in accordance with 
guidelines and restrictions imposed by professional registering, 
certifying, and/or licensing, to provide psychiatric services, which may 
include diagnostic and medical psychiatric care services, patient 
medication education, triage patient care, consultation and dialogue 
with community physicians and mental health professionals, and to 
perform related duties as required. Incumbents in this class work 
directly under the auspices of a designated physician.

*_DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS_
NP I:* The Nurse Practitioner classification is distinguished by his or 
her responsibilities for evaluating persistently mentally ill 
individuals for medication and their associated side effects, and must 
possess a current Drug Device Furnishing (NFP) certificate for 
prescribing medication and medical devices as well as for providing 
medication refills. Successful completion of an approved Nurse 
Practitioner training program leading to certification as a Nurse 
Practitioner is mandatory. The Nurse Practitioner I classification is 
distinguished from the Nurse Practitioner II in the latter's ability to 
work under minimal supervision when performing psychiatric services. NP 
II: Same as (NP I), additionally: The Nurse Practitioner II is 
distinguished from the Nurse Practitioner I in its ability to work under 
minimal direction and a minimum of three years of experience working as 
a Nurse Practitioner in a psychiatric setting.

*_EXAMPLES OF DUTIES_*
*NP I/II:* Under the supervision of a designated physician, take 
complete psychiatric and medical histories; perform complete physical 
examinations when appropriate; instruct and counsel patients regarding 
matters pertaining to their physical and mental health, such as 
long-term management of their illness; under direction, arrange for 
hospital admission of patients; facilitate the physician's referral of 
clients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies, and resources in 
the community; perform a variety of routine laboratory tests; maintain 
records and upkeep of equipment; assist the physician at medication 
clinics in ordering of drugs and supplies; assist the physician in 
providing services to clients requiring continued care, including the 
review and implementation of treatment and therapy plans.

*_QUALIFICATIONS_*
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly 
demonstrate possession and application of the following:

*NP I/II:*
*Knowledge of:* Laws and regulations governing the assigned scope of 
practice; Causes and treatment of mental and emotional illness; Medical 
aspects of psychological problems; Principles and practices of 
psychiatric diagnosis (per Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental 
Disorders [DSM-IV]) and treatment of common mental disorders and medical 
problems; Anatomy and physiology of the human body; Sterile techniques 
and infection control; Psychopharmacology; Medicare and Medi-Cal 
regulations; Diagnostic protocols.

*Ability to:* Work effectively as an interdisciplinary team member in 
the delivery of mental health care services; Identify medical problems 
and psychiatric disorders and develop and implement treatment plans; 
Evaluate patient behavior; Perform thorough physical examinations; 
identify medical problems; Analyze crisis situations accurately and take 
effective action; Speak and write effectively, including preparing clear 
and concise reports and records; Assess clients and obtain a complete 
medical and psychiatric history; Support clients in their recovery, 
assuring consent for medication is obtained.

*_IDEAL CANDIDATE_*
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of experience providing 
medical and/or psychiatric services to children up through adults. They 
will be familiar with medi-cal billing and have worked in 
multi-disciplinary settings. They will have an awareness of serious 
mental illness in adults and serious emotional disturbance in children. 
This candidate should have experience working with children and 
families, be an effective team member, have solid organizational skills 
and provide guidance and direction for other nurses in a supportive manner.

*_SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS_*
*NP I/II:*
* Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
* Evidence of taking class, passing exam and receiving certification to 
prescribe Schedule II medications.
* Candidates will be required to obtain a Drug Device Furnishing (NFP)
* Certificate within 6 months of initial hiring date.
* Must have knowledge of psychiatric medications. Prefer experience 
furnishing psychiatric medications to consumers with mental illness.
* Possession of a valid California driver's license.

*NP II:*
* Three years experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a psychiatric 
facility or a medical practice that primarily provides psychiatric 
services. Certification as an Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse 
Practitioner from an appropriate credentialing organization may be 
substituted for the three years of psychiatric experience.

*_SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS_*

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Are you a Family or Child Nurse Practitioner?
2. Have you worked in a Psychiatric setting before?
3. Do you have all certificates to prescribe psychotropic medications, 
including Schedule II medications?

*_APPLICATION_
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at 
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/shasta/default.cfm or submit an 
application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. *

*SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

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