NURSE PRACTITIONER- PEDIATRIC HUB CLINICS/NORTH COUNTY

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services seeks qualified registered nurses and nurse practitioners to participate in an open competitive examination for advanced nursing roles. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's in Nursing or higher and a Master's in Nursing, with an accelerated MSN option available, and must attach copies of degrees if applicable.

Licensure in California as an RN and NP is required, along with a valid BLS for Healthcare Providers and a CA driver license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or closely related health field.
• Master's degree in Nursing required; Accelerated MSN option available.
• CA RN and NP licenses with active BLS certification.

Skills

Pediatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Leadership and coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Accelerated Master's in Nursing

Job description

FILING PERIOD:

February 27, 2026 @ 8:00 A.M. (PDT) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

EXAM NUMBER:

Y5121U

REBULLETIN INFORMATION:

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals, as well as its expanded network of community partner clinics, DHS annually provides direct care to over 500,000 patients, employs more than 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget exceeding $8.4 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

MEDICAL HUBS

The Medical Hubs offer:

• Compassionate care by medical providers who understand the needs and concerns commonly experienced by children, families, and caregivers in the child welfare system;


• Services for children in all stages of DCFS involvement, including medical assessments of suspected child abuse or neglect, comprehensive medical exams for children entering out-of-home care, and ongoing well-child care and sick visits.


• Linkages to pediatric specialty care for children with complex medical needs;


• Board-certified child abuse pediatricians and child interview specialists with extensive training in assessing suspected child abuse and neglect;


• Close coordination with DCFS Children's Social Workers, Public Health Nurses, and the Department of Mental Health, to ensure that identified health, mental health, and developmental needs are addressed.


• Performs initial medical evaluations for DCFS-involved children and adolescents.


• Provides initial consultation regarding child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect (with support through on-site consultation with Child Abuse Pediatrician).


• Serves as a primary care provider for well-child visits at recommended intervals to address preventive health needs, keep immunizations up to date, track developmental progress, manage ongoing health conditions, and address parent/caregiver concerns.


• Performs acute care visits for DCFS-involved children (low acuity issues such as otitis media, jaundice, asthma, etc.)


• Collaborates with the medical home team members to provide child and family-centered care that is sensitive to the effect of trauma on families and children.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

• OPTION I. A Bachelor's degree* in Nursing or a closely related health field** from an accredited college or university AND a Master's degree* or higher in nursing from an accredited college or university.


• OPTION II. An \"accelerated\" Master's degree* (in the absence of a Bachelor's degree) in nursing from an accredited college or university.


• To qualify under Option II, Applicants must attach a legible copy of your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) diploma or official transcripts AND an official letter from the accredited institution that indicates the \"accelerated\" program with your application at the time of filing OR within 15 calendar days from application submission.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• A license to practice as a Registered Nurse and a certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.


• An active and current Nurse Practitioner medication furnishing number issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.


• A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.


• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/ or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted.

Please ensure the Certification/License Section is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for each license as specified in the Selection Requirements.

PHYSICAL CLASS II- Light

Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*In order to meet the Selection Requirements, applicants are required to attach a valid legible photocopy of Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree with the application at the time of filing, or email the copies of degrees to exam analyst, Sylvia Jaimez at [e-mail] within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. Applications without the required degrees will be considered incomplete, and subject to disqualification.

**Closely related health field includes:

• Nursing Administration


• Nursing Education


• Health Science


• Healthcare Management


• Healthcare Education


• Healthcare Administration


• Public Health (for other than Public Health Nurses)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with acute and primary pediatric health care.


• Experience managing child abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect cases.


• Experience with Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)


• California Clinical Forensic Medical Training Center (CCFMTC) Pediatric Sexual Abuse Forensic Examiner trained.


• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) trained.


• Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a self-assessment based on the Supplemental Questionnaire weighted 100%, covering experience, professional development, collaboration, and leadership and management skills.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Applications will be processed on an \"as-received\" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to eligible register accordingly.

The names of the candidates receiving a passing score on this examination shall be added to the eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the North County Area Only.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE

323-914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE

800-735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT

Sylvia Jaimez, Exam Analyst

Telephone Number: [phone]

Email Address: [e-mail]