Clinic Practitioner - Truckee - Temporary

Temporary Clinic Practitioner

The Nevada County Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic, professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy!

Nevada County Public Health Department is seeking a temporary Clinic Practitioner to join our Truckee Clinical Services Team. Our Truckee Clinic operates three days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays), providing reproductive healthcare and STD testing services to high-risk populations and underserved communities.

Education and Experience Required

The temporary Clinic Practitioner provides clinical care 2-8 days per month and is responsible for delivering high-quality, client-centered medical services. Key duties include:

• Assessing client health through medical/health history review and physical examinations
• Ordering appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, interpreting results, and supporting clients with abnormal findings by coordinating follow-up appointments and referrals
• Providing comprehensive family planning counseling, including contraceptive selection, device fitting and placement, and prescribing appropriate contraceptive methods
• Performing gynecological examinations, procedures, and screening services for women

Ideal Characteristics for this role:

• Spanish-language proficiency Preferred
• Strong clinical judgment Ability to independently assess patient needs, interpret diagnostic results, and make evidence-based decisions.
• Commitment to serving underserved communities Interest in providing respectful, equitable care to high-risk and underserved populations.
• Excellent communication and counseling skills Able to communicate clearly and effectively, offering thoughtful counseling and education during family planning and reproductive health visits.
• Cultural humility and cultural competence Ability to work effectively with diverse client populations, showing respect, patience, and adaptability.
• Detail-oriented and organized Ensures accurate documentation, proper follow-up for abnormal labs, and smooth coordination of referrals.
• Collaborative Ability to work well with nursing staff, administrative support, and public health colleagues.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or related field. Post-graduate coursework sufficient to meet licensure. One year of clinical experience in the desired specialty area.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse AND certification as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, OR possession of a valid certificate as a Physician Assistant issued by the Medical Board of California, OR possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Nurse Midwife issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place!. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefits

NOTE:

This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Sick Leave: Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

Medical Benefits: Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER