Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant



Job Details

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Employer

County of Solano

Salary

$86,213.80 - $104,793.41 Annually

Location

Fairfield, CA

Job Type

Full Time/Per Diem

Department

Health & Social Services

Closing Date

Continuous

The Family Health Services Division of the Health and Social Services Department is currently recruiting for regular full-time positions to provide adult primary care and pediatric care services.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant functions at an expanded level of responsibility by utilizing services of the nurse practitioner or the physician assistant within the framework of mutually established medical protocols and guidelines. Under the general direction of a physician, incumbents assess and diagnosis medical needs of ambulatory and medical clinic patients, develop and implement treatment and intervention plans and evaluate progress. They also conduct education/referral; case management; health promotion; disease prevention; community outreach; and medication administration.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Nurse Practitioner:

Current California Registered Nurse License, and
Current California Nurse Practitioner Certification, and
Current Nurse Practitioner National Certification
Physician Assistant:

Current California Physician Assistant License
Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant:

Current Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Certificate
Current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Based on assignment, a valid California Driver's License, Class C.

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area for coverage that begins the first of the month following date of hire. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only medical coverage or those who waive medical insurance coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.
Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security.
Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years). Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.
To review complete benefits information, please visit http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16512

Employer
County of Solano
Address
Solano County Human Resources

Fairfield, California, 94533
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