Advance Practice Provider; Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Overview

Appointments from the eligible list are made at the lowest pay grade. Part-time appointments from the eligible list are hired at an hourly rate ($62.30).

A 5.5% bonus may be paid upon proof of certification by a recognized national professional organization in a nurse practitioner specialty that is relevant and applicable to the duties performed. Some positions require night work, for which an 8.25% bonus is paid.

• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
• Initial appointments are anticipated to be made on a part-time basis.

ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES!

The City of Los Angeles offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Below are some of the benefits the City of Los Angeles offers:

• Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Package
• Retirement (deferred compensation and pension)
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)
• Life Insurance
• Annual paid vacation accrual and floating holidays
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Annual paid personal (40 hours) and sick leave (96 hours)
• Paid leave for jury or other civil duties
• Employee Assistance Program
• 9/80 work schedule available
• 12 hour shifts may be available

An Advance Practice Provider is responsible for obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, assessing medical conditions, providing medical care and treatment, and performing related duties as required under standardized procedures and/or protocols established by the department at the City’s Medical Services Division Occupational Health clinic or correctional care facilities.

1. Must be licensed as a:

• Registered Nurse and certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the California Board of Registered Nursing with documentation of education and training as a Nurse Practitioner in family practice, adult, or emergency medicine, and possess a current license, Furnishing Number, and a Drug Enforcement Administration(DEA) registration number which provides the ability to provide drug/medication orders in the State of California; or
• Physician Assistant with documentation of education and training as a Physician Assistant in family practice, adult, or emergency medicine, and possess a current license and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number which provides the ability to provide drug/medication orders in the State of California; and

2. Must have a current, valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card (Applicants must list the expiration date of their CPR card in the free-flowing text box on the application).

• Applicants must list in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application their Furnishing Number and/or Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number.
• At the time of appointment, candidates must submit verification of their current, valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card.

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at  for Open Competitive Examinations.

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day.

Examination Weight
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Application Review . . 100%

The examination will consist entirely of review of candidates  City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that minimum requirements are met. Since these reviews will be made solely on the basis of the written information…