NURSE PRACTITIONER (SAFETY)

Job Description and Duties

Join the Patient Management Unit at a key moment in our history as we strengthen our clinically-driven, patient-centered preadmission pathway for DSH patients! Under the direction of the Nurse Consultant, Program Review of the Patient Management Unit and with additional license support and supervision from the Clinical Operations division, the Nurse Practitioner is responsible for participating in Care Coordination efforts and providing evaluation and consultation to aid in the appropriate placement of patients during the preadmission process or in support of specific escalated instances within facilities of the Department of State Hospitals (DSH).

The Nurse Practitioner is a critical member of PMU’s Care Teams and collaborates closely with other team members to provide exceptional service to assigned counties.

This position does not qualify for Safety Retirement*

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Working Conditions

This position is physically located in Sacramento and is currently offered with the potential for a hybrid work environment.

Consistent with Policy Directive 5338, Telework may be considered with prior approval from management. If approved, incumbent is expected to report to work at the Allenby building at least twice per week, as directed by their supervisor.

Travel throughout California for site visits, including overnight travel, to DSH partnered treatment facilities will be required with prior notice.

DSH-Sacramento is located at a new 11 floor high rise building.

Special Requirements

While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.

NOTE : If applying by mail, please do not submit the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678).

This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and / or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678.

You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA / Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination / Job Title section.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his / her foreign coursework is equivalent.

DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages :

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CalPERS also offers disability retirement, partial service retirement, and death benefits for eligible employees.

401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit.

This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees.

You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

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Cash In Lieu of Health and / or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)

Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and / or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and / or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.

Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance for Excluded Employees Only

Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.

Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

Provides a benefit allowance, rather than specific contribution amounts for health, dental and vision benefits. You may receive additional taxable income each month, depending on the total cost of the benefit plans you choose.

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

Benefits available to legal survivors and / or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook.

Planning Ahead Handbook Dental Benefits

Offers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans.

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Employer-paid program offers free professional and confidential short-term counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents, as well as valuable information on a variety of topics including financial, legal, and wellness.

866) EAP-4SOC

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Group Legal Services Insurance

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Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that replaces a portion of the employee's income in the event the employee is unable to work for six months or longer due to a covered illness or injury.

Health Benefits

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CalPERS Health and Wellness

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Long-Term Care Program

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Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program

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Reimbursement Accounts

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You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

Allows you to deduct a specific pre-tax amount for work-related parking fees from your pay. Available to employees who drive a personal vehicle to work or to a location from which the employee commutes to work and pays for parking.

Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses.

An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.