Part-Time Clinic Practitioner - Truckee

County of Nevada•Truckee, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nevada County Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. The 0.5 FTE Part-Time Truckee Clinic Practitioner organizes, directs and provides a spectrum of primary health care and other clinical services for clients in a general or specialized health clinic, under immediate supervision of the Director of Public Health Nursing. Our Clinic Practitioners work collaboratively with the Public Health Officer in the formulation and implementation of selected policies, standardized procedures, and professional protocols related to assigned functions. They oversee, direct and supervise the day-to-day operations of health care delivery, performing related work as required. Our Truckee office is seeking a 0.5 FTE Clinic Practitioner, a classification combining the professions of Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant. Incumbents may be assigned to different areas of specialty, consistent with their academic and clinical training. Incumbents provide health care services and perform clinical procedures requiring possession of advanced knowledge and skills and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Medical direction is received from a licensed physician, and administrative direction from a program manager and director.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or related field.
Post-graduate coursework sufficient to meet licensure.
One year of clinical experience in the desired specialty area.
Be committed to and participate in the department’s ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers.
Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift.
Be a detail oriented, self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects.
Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle.
Be software/system intuitive.
Possess strong Microsoft Office suite skills, especially Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters.

Responsibilities

Organizes, directs and provides a spectrum of primary health care and other clinical services for clients in a general or specialized health clinic.
Works collaboratively with the Public Health Officer in the formulation and implementation of selected policies, standardized procedures, and professional protocols related to assigned functions.
Oversees, directs and supervises the day-to-day operations of health care delivery.
Provides health care services and performs clinical procedures requiring possession of advanced knowledge and skills and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Benefits

Generous leave program
11 standard holidays
3 floating holidays
CalPERS retirement
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
Deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options.
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.
Flexible schedules
Telework options