ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER (Revised: 05-07-24)

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Salary: $121,417.00 - $177,521.00 Annually

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 2325 O 2022/09/16 C

Department: Personnel

Opening Date: 09/16/2022

Closing Date: Continuous

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$121,417 to $177,521

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 ($58.15).

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 a 5.5% bonus is paid.

NOTES :

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

40 hours of paid personal leave 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

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.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

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).

PROCESS NOTES 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.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

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.

NOTE :

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight:

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 contained on the candidate's City employment application, it is each candidate's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete with accurate descriptions of relevant experience.

NOTES : Based on City policy, before being hired in one of these positions, you may be required to undergo a drug and alcohol screening test.

Individuals in this class may be assigned to rotating 12-hour and 8-hour shifts and may work in any of the three jail clinics or Medical Services Division Occupational Health clinic.

You may take the Advance Practice Provider examination only once every 180 days. If you have completed the Advance Practice Provider examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 180 days, you may not file for this examination at this time.

As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at

Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.

A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.

Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.

Your name may be removed from the eligible list after 6 months.

In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, 4.23 as applicable and within the required timeframe; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.

For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at:

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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01

To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:

-Working E-mail address

-Telephone Number

-Official social security number

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add [email protected] to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail. I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history. I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03

I am currently: A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.

An exempt City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.

An exempt City of Los Angeles employee without receiving civil service status.

A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.

A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.

On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.

Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

04

Requirement 1a.I am 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 Yes

This statement does not apply to me.

05

Requirement 1b

I am a licensed 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 Yes

This statement does not apply to me.

06

Requirement 2

I have a current, valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card Yes

This statement does not apply to me.

07

If you are applying under Requirement #1a , please provide ALL of the following information in the space below:

(1) California Registered License Number AND Expiration Date; and(2) California Nurse Practitioner License Number AND Expiration Date; and(3) California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number; and(4) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number which provides the ability to provide drug/medication orders in the State of California AND Expiration DateIf not applicable, please enter N/A in the space below.

08

If you are applying under Requirement #1b , please provide ALL of the following information in the space below:

(1) California Physician Assistant License Number AND Expiration Date; and (2) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number which provides the ability to provide drug/medication orders in the State of California AND Expiration Date If not applicable, please enter N/A in the space below.

09

In the space below, please provide the following information:Your American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Card expiration date.

10

Please indicate your primary clinical area of practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.Note: check all that apply to you. Family Practice

Adult

Emergency Medicine

None of the Above

11

IMPORTANT NOTE: I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission . Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

12

Retake clause - 180 days You may take the Advance Practice Provider examination only once every 180 days . If you have completed the Advance Practice Provider examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 180 days, you may not file for this examination at this time. I have NOT taken this examination within the past 180 days.

Yes, I have this examination within the past 180 days.

Required Question