Provides a variety of primary diagnostic and medical care nursing services to ambulatory care patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions; screens health problems, treats minor illnesses, and provides health maintenance education to patients.

This is a professional level class characterized by the provision of medical nurse practitioner services utilizing a wide range of diagnostic and treatment skills.  Incumbents may be assigned to special segments within the population or may work with patients of any age.  This class is distinguished from other nursing classifications by additional certification and responsibilities for performing prevention, health screening, teaching, diagnostic, treatment, rehabilitation and supportive services as a member of a primary health care team.  Incumbent’s work under established protocols.

This position will work in the Primary Care clinic in Fairfield with Family Health Services.

• Provides direct patient services in a primary care setting to public health patients in a variety of clinics including family clinics and correctional service centers.
• Secures health histories of patients; performs physical examinations and performs routine lab tests to determine state of the patient’s health; identifies abnormal conditions and develops treatment plans within protocols and under the direction of a physician; evaluates patient needs for other medical, health and social services.
• Records findings, assessment, treatment plan and subsequent evaluations; makes referrals to medical and other community resources; provides for follow-up within the clinic system.
• Counsels patients and families on general health care and specific health problems; coordinates and cooperates with other agencies in planning and ensuring continuity of patient care.
• Participates in other health care programs and community relations to promote medical/health care education.
• May lead other professional and/or clinic support staff; may coordinate clinic operations; assists in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of health services by reviewing practices and procedures and suggesting possible changes in operations.
• May be responsible for the development or may assist the Program Manager in developing and participating in medical quality assurance programs.

1. Some clinical nursing experience in a primary or ambulatory care setting supplemented by exposure to public health services. AND
2. Masters degree is required from an accredited college or university in the nurse practitioners program.

All candidates must submit a copy of their college degree (verifying the degree, date earned and it must clearly show area of specialization) or transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed).  Failure to submit your degree or transcripts within 5 days from the final filing date will disqualify you from the recruitment.  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment.  Please contact your local college or university to learn where you can obtain this service.

Possession of a valid Registered Nurse license and certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.
 
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license may be required.
 
Possession of a current CPR certificate.

Independent travel may be required.
 
Position allocated to this class may require bilingual skills.
 
Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

"SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"

SALARY POLICIES - The starting salary is ordinarily the first rate shown on the front of the announcement.  After satisfactory completion of approximately six months, a 5% salary advancement may be authorized.  Thereafter, further increases are possible upon completion of additional periods of six months, twelve months, and eighteen months, assuming satisfactory service.  Longevity, shift differential, bilingual, call back and stand by pay are provided for some classifications.  Effective December 1, 1998, all new hires are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Depending on the job class, candidates may need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment.  Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. These provisions are subject to change.

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date or within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled.  Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.  A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.  If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.  Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points.  Veteran's preference 5 points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.