Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric (Safety) will be directed by the Chief Psychiatrist and may receive clinical supervison from a Staff Psychiatrist at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Provides clinical assessment and case management services to patients.

• Interacts with unit staff and assigned patients on a variety of daily psychiatric issues.

• Provides required documentation and reports.

• Participates in medical staff activities and serves on committees.

• Participates in departmental and hospital wide shakedowns.

*Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts.

*If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant’s name may be removed from the eligibility list.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is classified as hybrid. It has options of the following schedules:

5/8/40 with one day of telework per week

4/10/40

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

IMPORTANT: The Medical Staff of the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero requires Nurse Practitioner (Safety) - Psychiatric candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for privileging set forth in the facility Bylaws.

The Medical Staff requires proof of program completion (official transcripts and program completion certificate) in PMHNP and the NP must have their National Certification (from AANP or ANCC) before a start date can be established.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package which includes:

• Medical benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Nurse Practitioner (Safety) EXAM BULLETIN , OR

2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR

3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the State of California and completion of the requirements for Nurse Practitioner as specified in the regulations of the Board of Registered Nursing, California Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 14, Article 8, Section 1482.

Section 1482 - Requirements for Certification As a Nurse Practitioner: (a) To obtain certification as a Nurse Practitioner, an applicant must hold a valid and active license as a registered nurse in California and possess a master's degree in nursing, a master's degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing and one of the following: (1) Successful completion of a nurse practitioner education program approved by the Board; (2) National certification as a nurse practitioner in one or more categories listed in Section 1481(a) from a national certification organization accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American Board of Nursing Specialties. (b) A nurse who has not completed an academically affiliated nurse practiioner education program shall provide evidence of having completed equivalent education and supervised clinical practice, as set forth in this article. (c) Graduates who have completed a nurse practitioner education program in a foreign country shall meet the requirements as set forth in this article. The applicant shall submit the required credential evaluation through a board-approved evaluation service evidencing education equivalent to a master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -

  You MUST attach proof of completion of a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner program.

• Other -

  You MUST provide your current California RN license number on your application. Only applicants who have a Registered Nurse license free and clear of disciplinary action will be offered an interview.

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