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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location fresno, California

About this job

One of the many benefits of working for CalVet includes knowing that you support the Agency's mission to "serve California's veterans and their families".

Final Filing Date: 12/14/2015

Tenure: Permanent

Time Base: Full-Time

Location: Department of Veterans Affairs -- Fresno, CA

Who Should Apply:

Current State employees in this classification or those who are eligible on a certification list, transfer, reinstatement, Training & Development Assignment (T&D), or Temporary Authorization Utilization Appointment (TAU) may be considered for this vacancy. Transfer and reinstatement applicants must meet minimum qualifications per SPB Rule 250 for the above listed classification.

NOTE: APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO SROA/SURPLUS PROVISIONS. PLEASE INDICATE THAT YOU ARE ON SROA/SURPLUS STATUS IN THE "APPLYING FOR" SECTION OF THE STD 678 EXAMINATION/EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WHICH INDICATE SROA/SURPLUS STATUS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY.

If you are not a current State employee or otherwise eligible, you may qualify for a civil service examination based on the minimum qualifications for the classification. To view a current listing of examinations being offered by the California Department of Veterans Affairs, please visit our CalVet Jobs Webpage or to view examinations offered by all State departments, please visit the CalHR Website .

Honorably discharged veterans who meet the requirements listed above are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general direction of the Chief Medical Officer, the Nurse Practitioner plans, provides and evaluates generalized health care services at the Veteran's Home of California-Fresno and provides direct and indirect patient care services. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with each attending physician to integrate health maintenance, disease prevention, physical diagnosis, and treatment of common, episodic and chronic problems in primary care with equal emphasis on health teaching and management. Provider must be linked to Medicare, MediCal / DentiCal, and all other applicable insurance vendors.

Collaborates with the attending physician to provide clinical assessment and case management services to individuals in accordance with established protocols. Constructs and interprets medical history, performs physical assessment, evaluates resident behavior, performs and interprets selected laboratory tests, identifies problems, and develops and implements treatment plans for residents.

Seeks expert opinion or advice of a physician when a case falls outside of protocol of agency, refers residents to physician for consultation and to specialized health resources for treatment. Is responsible for the clinical management as well as subsequent modification.

Works effectively with individuals and families to assist them in solving physical, mental and social health problems. Works as a member of health team. Prepares clear and concise reports.

Instructs in the prevention of disease, good health practices, and the health care of an ill or injured persons. Participates in the development of standardized procedures. Other duties as required under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer.

Provider will complete appropriate charge slips for all resident visits in order for Veterans Homes to be reimbursed for services provided. Other related duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

Visit the CalHR Website to download the application. When applying for this position, please note position # 577-154-8212-001 on the application.

Submit your completed and signed State Application (Std. 678) and resume to: Department of Veterans Affairs, Human Resources Department, Fresno, CA 93706, Attn: Thomas DesRosiers -- RPA#116F 15/16. All State applications must be postmarked no later than the final filing date.

Note: In the Explanations section on the State application, you must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility, i.e., list, transfer, SROA, Surplus, Re-employment, Reinstatement or Training and Development Assignment. Failure to do so could result in being rejected from the interview process.

Questions:

If you have any questions, request information concerning this posting, need assistance in the application process, or require any type of Reasonable Accommodation, please contact

Thomas DesRosiers, Human Resources Office, at (559) 493-4202. TDD: (916) 653-1966.

If your application is received by the final filing date and you do not hear from us within a reasonable amount of time (3-4 weeks) AFTER the final filing date, you may assume that the position has been filled by the appointment of another eligible person.

For more information about additional employment opportunities at CalVet please visit the CalVet Website .

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Per Military and Veterans Code, Section 80, whenever possible, preference shall be given to veterans for employment in the Department of Veteran Affairs. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for State employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service and the special trust placed in public servants. Applications will be subject to screening and only the most qualified will be interviewed. Successful completion of live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.

Bulletin release date: 9/22/15