Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Health

ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion.

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

Works in collaboration with physicians to provide primary health care to incarcerated patients within the Los Angeles County Correctional Facilities by providing complete physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment of disorders; and plans and implements health care goals which are reviewed and approved by the physician.

• Conducts comprehensive physical examinations, diagnoses and treats patients, issues information and initiates emergency care procedures to a population of male and female incarcerated patients.
• Provides medical clinical coverage and is responsible and accountable for the continuity of healthcare for male and female patients with acute and chronic illnesses and other conditions requiring medical care and treatment.
• Orders, reviews, and interprets laboratory results, x-rays, and EKG's.
• Analyzes data collected to determine patient health status and identifies differential diagnosis based on patient history, physical examinations, and clinical findings and discusses the results with the patient.
• Prescribes, administers, and dispenses medication.
• Acts as an advocate for incarcerated patients requiring immediate medical action to improve healthcare status or makes informed decisions about the healthcare treatment plans before they are administered.
• Consults with the physician as needed to coordinate a plan of care, implement inpatient treatments, review mental assessments, and/or to discuss disease prevention and patient education needs.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: biopsies, suturing, wound care, incisions and drainage, splint and casting.
• Evaluates assessment data to define health and developmental problems.
• Conducts quality assurance studies of chart documents and the quality care provided to incarcerated patients.
• Assists in preparing training materials for ongoing and continuing education courses.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care meetings and addresses the identified clinical needs of the patient.

• OPTION I: A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a closely related health field from an accredited college or university AND a Master's degree in nursing.
• OPTION II:
  An "accelerated" Master's degree in nursing (in the absence of a Bachelor's degree) from an accredited college or university.

• A license to practice as a Registered Nurse and a certificate to practice as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• A current, active certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.

Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10‑pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

To meet the Selection Requirements, applicants are required to attach a valid legible photocopy of Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree with the application at the time of filing or email the required documents within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of filing.

Applications will be processed on an as‑received basis. Those receiving a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination will be placed on the eligible register. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may…