County of San Mateo (CA)
Nurse Practitioner- Forensic Medical Unit (Open & Promotional)
County of San Mateo (CA), San Mateo, California, United States, 94401
San Mateo Medical Center, part of San Mateo County Health, is seeking one full-time and two extra-help Nurse Practitioners for our Forensic Medical Unit, the Keller Center, beginning immediately. The focus of these provider's responsibilities will be to perform forensic medical exams for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse and child abuse. The Nurse Practitioners will participate in management of the Keller Center under the supervision of the Medical Director and Clinical Coordinator. Testifying in court will be part of the job responsibilities.
The Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention is a unique outpatient medical unit affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center Emergency Department. We perform forensic medical exams on victims of assault and abuse and work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes law enforcement, the District Attorney's office, Child Protective Services, Aging and Adult Services, and several community agencies. We also provide education and serve as a resource for other community hospitals and clinics.
The ideal candidates will possess a California license as a Family Nurse Practitioner and national accreditation, Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license, and Pediatric primary care experience. It is not required, but it is preferred that the incumbents will have a Master's degree in nursing, forensic examination training and experience, Trauma Informed Care training and experience, program management experience and experience in community outreach and education. For candidates with no forensic training, a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) course should be completed within 30 days of hire.
For more details about San Mateo Medical Center and the Keller Center, here's the link to our clinic:
https://www.smchealth.org/general-information/family-violence-services
NOTE: Extra-help are at-will assignments, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Perform forensic medical exams for victims of sexual assault, child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, domestic violence, and elder/dependent abuse.* Take complete medical histories and perform complete medical screening exams.* Initiate screening and diagnostic procedures according to standardized procedures.* Make mandated reports to Law Enforcement, CPS, and APS as required by law.* Collect and preserve forensic evidence per California State protocol.* Maintain accurate records on the state OES forms.* Maintain accurate records of medical assessments, follow-ups, and diagnostic work up evaluations.* Evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests.* Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients.* Refer illnesses and injuries requiring immediate medical attention to the appropriate physician.* Counsel patients and family members regarding health maintenance after exposure to a personal assault or abuse.* Assist in coordination of referrals to other health or social agencies as pertinent to the case.* Provide telephone consultation to other health care providers.* Respond to subpoenas and testify in court as a percipient or expert witness.* Prepare documents and photographic evidence for District Attorney's as needed.* Participate in professional and administrative meetings* Assist in revision of county and hospital policies specific for medical forensic issues.* Assist in trainings for staff, Law Enforcement, CPS social workers, District Attorneys, Victim advocates and Mental Health Providers in the County.* Assist in maintaining the Keller Center by assisting in grant writing and statistical data management.* Assist with Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) coordination and Peer Review.* Attend committees as assigned.
Licensure:
* Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.* Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Nurse Practitioner License.* Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Furnishing Number.* Possession of a DEA Number.* Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Education: Completion of an advanced nursing degree from a program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in a Nurse Practitioner's specialty area.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of paid experience in acute and/or ambulatory care setting.
Knowledge of:
* Principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems as related to the clinical specialty.* Fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to clinical specialty.* Drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications.* Safety and infection control practices and procedures.* Normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance.* Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty.* Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty.* Community resources and referral systems.* Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act.
Skill/Ability to:
* Assess the health status of patients.* Provide health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures.* Identify and manage health problems common in the area of specialty.* Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol.* Analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing.* Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others.* Follow safety practices and procedures.* Maintain accurate records and preparing reports.
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score
The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required information and supplemental questions in the online application. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted to be considered for this position. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Deadline to Apply:
September 11, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening:
September 19, 2024
Combined Panel/Departmental Interviews:
September 27, 2024
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Carolyn Burns (082824) (Nurse Practitioner F009)
The Keller Center for Family Violence Intervention is a unique outpatient medical unit affiliated with San Mateo Medical Center Emergency Department. We perform forensic medical exams on victims of assault and abuse and work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team that includes law enforcement, the District Attorney's office, Child Protective Services, Aging and Adult Services, and several community agencies. We also provide education and serve as a resource for other community hospitals and clinics.
The ideal candidates will possess a California license as a Family Nurse Practitioner and national accreditation, Nurse Practitioner Furnishing license, and Pediatric primary care experience. It is not required, but it is preferred that the incumbents will have a Master's degree in nursing, forensic examination training and experience, Trauma Informed Care training and experience, program management experience and experience in community outreach and education. For candidates with no forensic training, a Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) course should be completed within 30 days of hire.
For more details about San Mateo Medical Center and the Keller Center, here's the link to our clinic:
https://www.smchealth.org/general-information/family-violence-services
NOTE: Extra-help are at-will assignments, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Perform forensic medical exams for victims of sexual assault, child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, domestic violence, and elder/dependent abuse.* Take complete medical histories and perform complete medical screening exams.* Initiate screening and diagnostic procedures according to standardized procedures.* Make mandated reports to Law Enforcement, CPS, and APS as required by law.* Collect and preserve forensic evidence per California State protocol.* Maintain accurate records on the state OES forms.* Maintain accurate records of medical assessments, follow-ups, and diagnostic work up evaluations.* Evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests.* Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients.* Refer illnesses and injuries requiring immediate medical attention to the appropriate physician.* Counsel patients and family members regarding health maintenance after exposure to a personal assault or abuse.* Assist in coordination of referrals to other health or social agencies as pertinent to the case.* Provide telephone consultation to other health care providers.* Respond to subpoenas and testify in court as a percipient or expert witness.* Prepare documents and photographic evidence for District Attorney's as needed.* Participate in professional and administrative meetings* Assist in revision of county and hospital policies specific for medical forensic issues.* Assist in trainings for staff, Law Enforcement, CPS social workers, District Attorneys, Victim advocates and Mental Health Providers in the County.* Assist in maintaining the Keller Center by assisting in grant writing and statistical data management.* Assist with Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) coordination and Peer Review.* Attend committees as assigned.
Licensure:
* Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.* Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Nurse Practitioner License.* Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Furnishing Number.* Possession of a DEA Number.* Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.
Education: Completion of an advanced nursing degree from a program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in a Nurse Practitioner's specialty area.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of paid experience in acute and/or ambulatory care setting.
Knowledge of:
* Principles, practices and procedures used in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of common health problems as related to the clinical specialty.* Fundamentals of clinical medicine as related to clinical specialty.* Drugs commonly used in the area of specialty including the indications of their use, anticipated therapeutic effect, side effects and untoward reactions and contraindications.* Safety and infection control practices and procedures.* Normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance.* Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty.* Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of nursing and medicine applicable to assigned specialty.* Community resources and referral systems.* Provisions of the Nurse Practice Act.
Skill/Ability to:
* Assess the health status of patients.* Provide health care services including the taking of a complete medical history, doing complete physical examination and other related clinical procedures.* Identify and manage health problems common in the area of specialty.* Develop and implement treatment plans for patients according to policies and protocol.* Analyze and interpret health information/data including results of laboratory testing.* Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, professional staff and others.* Follow safety practices and procedures.* Maintain accurate records and preparing reports.
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score
The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required information and supplemental questions in the online application. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted to be considered for this position. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Deadline to Apply:
September 11, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening:
September 19, 2024
Combined Panel/Departmental Interviews:
September 27, 2024
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Carolyn Burns (082824) (Nurse Practitioner F009)