Nurse Practitioner

NOTE: This recruitment was edited on January 29, 2025 to require proof of DEA number.

San Mateo County Health would like to invite you to apply for the position of Nurse Practitioner.

At San Mateo County Health, we lead by example. From our most seasoned professionals to our newest team members, everyone has the opportunity to step forward to offer their insight, opinions and ideas. As part of our teaching hospital, you'll have the chance to explore new avenues for growth while you meet the diverse healthcare needs of a thriving, vibrant community.

If you're ready to discover the leader in you, we invite you to discover San Mateo County Health where we are all together better. We currently have vacancies in our Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division, Correctional Health Services division, Public Health Policy and Planning division, and the San Mateo Medical Center and Clinics.

Current vacancies:

• One 0.6 FTE Regular Nurse Practitioner vacancy for Fair Oaks Health Center, Redwood City
• One Extra-Help Nurse Practitioner vacancy for Ron Robinson Senior Care Center (RRSCC)
• Two Extra-Help Nurse Practitioner vacancies for the South San Francisco Clinic
• Two Extra-Help Nurse Practitioner vacancies for OB/Gyn
• One Extra-Help vacancy for the Daly City Clinic Pediatric & Teen coverage
• One 0.5 FTE Extra-Help Nurse Practitioner vacancy for the Surgical Specialty Clinic, San Mateo Medical Center
• One Extra-Help Nurse Practitioner vacancy for the Medical Surgical Unit
• One Full-Time Nurse Practitioner vacancy for the Forensic Medical Unit (Keller Center) to apply go to:

DUTIES:

• Assess the health of patients to determine their physical, emotional and social status by taking a complete medical history, doing a physical examination, initiating screening and diagnostic procedures, etc. evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; report any abnormalities to a physician.
• Identify and manage in collaboration with a physician, common illnesses and/or other health problems and refer these problems or illnesses that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assume ongoing responsibility for follow-ups.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals regarding health problems and illnesses following established protocol relative to diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Counsel parents or other family members regarding health maintenance in the area of specialization.
• Coordinate and facilitate referrals to other health or social agencies.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, follow-ups and evaluations.
• Supervise the work of subordinate health workers and participate in professional and administrative meetings.
• Actively participate in quality improvement process within work area.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of an advanced nursing degree from a program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in a Nurse Practitioner’s specialty area.
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of paid experience in acute and/or ambulatory care setting.
Licensure:

• Possession of a California license as a Registered Nurse.
• Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Nurse Practitioner License.
• Possession of a California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Furnishing Number.
• Possession of a DEA Number.
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For positions assigned to OB-GYN, a Nurse Practitioner License may be substituted with Nurse Midwife License and at least one certification in women’s health specialty.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online". If you are not on the County's website, please go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to apply.Online

applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

About the County:
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. #J-18808-Ljbffr