Nurse Practitioner – Juvenile Services Center

About the Position

About the Position The County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency is seeking a self‑motivated, qualified professional to fill the position of Nurse Practitioner at the Juvenile Services Center (JSC). This recruitment will remain open until filled; apply by September 21st for first review. Under supervision of a licensed physician, in accordance with established protocol and as allowed under a State of California Nurse Practitioner, the candidate will perform physical and psychosocial assessments;

establish medical diagnoses; order and evaluate diagnostic tests; manage follow‑up care; respond to emergencies in the facility to administer care; coordinate with mental health and probation department staff on multi‑disciplinary discharge planning; and oversee the work of registered nurse staff.

In addition to the advertised compensation for this classification, the Nurse Practitioner assigned to the JSC will receive an additional $4.00 per hour for hours worked in the JSC facility, plus differential pay for standby and evening hours.

Learn more about the work our Nurse Practitioners are a part of. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full‑time and part‑time.

Ideal Candidate

• Education and experience required to receive and maintain a license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Registration as a Nurse Practitioner from the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Pursuant to Section 2835 of the California Business and Professions Code, possession of a license to practice as a Registered Nurse and registration as a Nurse Practitioner from the California Board of Registered Nursing is required at time of application and must be maintained throughout employment.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in‑depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at  Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non‑discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non‑merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees.

For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805) 781‑5959.

• Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP)
• Dental (HMO, PPO)
• Vision insurance
• Health‑enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees
• Cafeteria – County contribution to pay for insurance premiums
• Free visits to the employee health clinic
• Mental health resources/benefits including Headspace
• Voluntary insurance plans (life, disability, critical illness, and many more)
• A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
• Optional deferred compensation plan
• Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Paid personal, sick, and vacation days
• 12 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education and Wellness Allowance
• Post‑employment health plan
• Family‑friendly workplace policies
• Flexible work schedule…