Advanced Healthcare Services: Registered Nurse - Full Time

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVHC)
Bargaining Unit: 04

Under direction, to function as a Nurse Practitioner (requiring certification as a Nurse Practitioner through the California Board of Registered Nursing); to perform diagnostic and therapeutic patient care services in a specialty area.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is currently seeking Nurse Practitioners in multiple specialty areas. Only candidates who provide a copy of their Nurse Practitioner certification attached to their application will be accepted. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community.
The County of Santa Clara operates Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), the second largest public health care system in California and includes four acute care hospitals, 14 clinics, and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.
Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.
O'Connor Hospital: O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.
Louise Regional Hospital: Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.
Regional Medical Center: Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.
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Under a supervising physician, functions as a Nurse Practitioner in examining, managing, and treating specific patients;
Carries a patient caseload within a specialized area in a clinical environment, requiring a high degree of independent judgment and advanced skills gained through academic and clinical preparation in a specialized area of nursing;
Performs physical exams, takes histories, obtains objective data, and assesses clinical status of patients;
Works under written standardized protocols for Nurse Practitioners which have been approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee;
Uses a comprehensive approach to clinical and diagnostic assessment and patient care;
Advises supervising physician or other on call physicians of patient's conditions when indicated;
Refers patients to physicians and/or specialty clinics;
Follows up to ensure treatment is delivered as ordered, and to ensure continuity of medical care;
Serves as clinical resource and teaches assessment skills to nursing staff, as appropriate;
Identifies, designs, and conducts nursing research projects;
Develops and promotes quality health care delivery through development of policies and procedures, research, and professional development;
Possession of the required knowledge and abilities, typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to:
Completion of a Master's, Post-Master's or Doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner's specialty area
Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body or the ability to obtain certification with three (3) months
Current active licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in the Nursing Practitioner category in the State of California
Two (2) years of acute and/or ambulatory clinical nursing experience and sufficient expertise, competency, and experience in a specialty area for specific patient populations.
Meet current regulatory requirements for credentialing as an Allied Health Professional at SCVH&HS and eligibility to qualify for a Board issued furnishing number.
Principles, practices, and methods of acute and primary care clinical nursing, including community aspects of nursing programs and continuity of patient care;
Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems as related to a clinical specialty area ;
Sciences basic to medicine (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology);
Laws and regulations pertaining to practice of medicine and nursing;
Current trends and concepts in nursing fundamentals of medicine.
Relate effectively to patients, and work effectively with medical staff;
Identify abnormal and normal health conditions and implement treatment in field of specialized training;
Gather complete, detailed and accurate medical histories;
Recognize and evaluate situations which call for the immediate attention of a physician;
Instruct and counsel patients on matters pertaining to physical and mental health.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
e) Job duties performed A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Have you completed a Master's, Post-Master's, or Doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner specialty area?
List the name of your degree, the level, and the Nurse Practitioner program that you graduated from. If you have not graduated from one, type N/A.
Do you possess active licensure as a Nurse Practitioner by the California Board of Registered Nursing?
If you answered yes to the previous question, list your CA Nurse Practitioner license number and the expiration date. Also, attach a copy of it to the application. Do you possess current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body?
If you answered yes to the previous question, list your certification number from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or an equivalent body, and the expiration date. Also, attach a copy of it to the application. Select the Nurse Practitioner certification(s) you possess.
Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP (AG-ACNP)
Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP (AG-PCNP)
Emergency NP (ENP)
Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)
Women's Health NP (WHNP)
For each Nurse Practitioner certification selected in the previous question, list your Nurse Practitioner certification(s), the entity that you obtained the certification(s) from, the certification number(s), and the expiration date(s). If you do not have any Nurse Practitioner certification(s), type N/A.
Select the medical certification(s) you possess.
For each medical certification selected in the previous question, please attach a copy to the application. If you do not have any medical certification(s), type N/A.
Select the number of years you possess of acute and/or ambulatory clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). Do not include years while in nursing school.
Select the number of years of experience you possess as a Nurse Practitioner. Do not include years while in nursing school.
Select the combined number of years you possess of acute and/or ambulatory clinical nursing experience in a specialty area for specific patient populations as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP). Do not include years while in nursing school.
Describe your acute and/or ambulatory clinical nursing experience in a specialty area for specific patient populations as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP). Select the specialty area(s) you have experience in as a Nurse Practitioner. Adult Medicine
Cardiology/Cardiac Stress Lab
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Custody Health Medicine
Dermatology
Diabetes/Endocrinology
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)/Otolaryngology
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Interventional Radiology
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics and Gynecology/Women's Health
Oncology
Pediatrics
Primary Care
Psychiatry/Behavioral Health
Pulmonology/Respiratory
Rheumatology
Surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgery: ENT Surgery
Surgery: General Surgery
Surgery: Neurosurgery
Surgery: OB/GYN Surgery
Surgery: Orthopedic Surgery
Surgery: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Surgery: Trauma Surgery
Surgery: Urology Surgery
Surgery: Vascular Surgery
Urgent Care
Urology
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