NURSE PRACTITIONER / PSYCHIATRIC MH - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles; California; Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a qualified Emergency Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to address the mental health crisis related to homelessness. This full-time position requires a Master’s level qualification and specific licenses issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Responsibilities include managing patient care and collaborating with healthcare teams. The position offers an opportunity for permanent employment after an initial evaluation period. Applicants must be committed to making a positive impact on the community.

Qualifikationen

• Active and current Registered Nurse license (California Board of Registered Nursing).
• Active and current Nurse Practitioner license (California Board of Registered Nursing).
• Active and current Nurse Practitioner medication furnishing number.

Aufgaben

• Manage patient care from assessment to ongoing management.
• Perform complete physical examinations and order diagnostic tests.
• Document care plans and maintain electronic health records.

Kenntnisse

Patient care management

Physical examinations

Medication therapy management

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Ausbildung

Master’s level Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner’s Program

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. This is an OPEN COMPETITIVE – EMERGENCY recruitment. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During the initial period, performance will be assessed with a weighted evaluation of 100% for readiness to convert to permanent appointment.

If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of Los Angeles County, this may be the opportunity for you.

Position

Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Emergency)

Definition: A Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides high-level health care in their specialty, collaborates with physicians, conducts examinations, diagnoses, psychosocial assessments, and manages health-illness needs in primary health care or other specialty areas according to standardized procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

• Assumes ongoing responsibility for patient care from initial assessment to ongoing management across the life span.
• Performs complete physical examinations, obtains medical histories, and orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests.
• Diagnoses and treats acute, chronic, and episodic conditions within scope and specialty, including related complications.
• Establishes and documents the plan of care, maintains thorough records, and updates the electronic health record.
• Initiates and evaluates medication therapy; collaborates with the multidisciplinary team; discharge planning and patient transfers within the County system.
• Acts as a role model and resource for staff and ensures privacy, confidentiality, and safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and follows agency policies for prescribed medications and clinical practice.

Qualifications and Requirements

Selection Requirements: Completion of an approved Master’s level Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner’s Program issued by an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Certifications Required: Applicants must possess ALL of the following at the time of application submission:

• Active and current Registered Nurse license (California Board of Registered Nursing).
• Active and current Nurse Practitioner license (California Board of Registered Nursing).
• Active and current Nurse Practitioner medication furnishing number (California Board of Registered Nursing).
• Active and current DEA registration (Controlled Substances).
• Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to use an alternative transportation method.

Special Information: Licenses/certifications must be current and unrestricted. A provisional, conditional, probationary, temporary, expired, or restricted license will not be accepted. In some cases, DEA certificate may be obtained within 60 days of employment; failure to obtain may result in termination. Official transcripts or official master’s degree certificates showing area of specialization must be provided as part of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing.

Classification Standards: Positions allocable to this class manage patient care, perform examinations, interpret tests, and provide prescribed treatments within the standardized procedures and institutional privileging policies. Nurses Practitioners may provide home health services, order therapies, and coordinate care across settings as applicable.

Examination and Application Information

Examination content involves evaluation of performance during the initial work period; those who pass may obtain permanent appointment. Applications must be submitted online and reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. Include required documents (e.g., official transcripts, resume) with the submission. If additional documents are required, email them to the provided address within the stated timeframe.

Important notices regarding email communications, accessibility accommodations, privacy, and Fair Chance policies are provided by the County in accordance with applicable laws.

Additional Information

Physical Class: 2 – Light: light physical effort with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds and potential walking.

Employment Information: Final appointment contingent upon verification of the right to work in the United States. The County provides resources such as a Career PathFinder and veteran’s credit programs where applicable.

Contact: For questions about this posting, use the exam analyst contact listed in the posting.