ADVANCE PRACTICE PROVIDER (PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER) 2325 (REV 06-29-26)
About the role
The City of Los Angeles seeks an Advance Practice Provider to join the LAPD correctional care facilities. This role requires a combination of nursing and physician assistant credentials.
Responsibilities
- Obtaining medical histories
- Performing physical examinations
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Assessing medical conditions
- Providing medical care and treatment
- Performing related duties as required
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant
- Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Current license, Furnishing Number, and DEA registration number
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card
Qualifications
Must have a current, valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card. Candidates must submit verification of their Furnishing Number and/or DEA registration number at the time of appointment.
Skills
Strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a high-stress environment.
Benefits
- Competitive health, vision, and dental package
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account (medical and dependent care)
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Annual paid vacation accrual and floating holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual paid personal (40 hours) and sick leave (96 hours)
- 5.5% Night Shift Differential
- Paid leave for jury or other civil duties
- 3/12 work schedule available
- Retirement (deferred compensation)
- Graveyard Shift Differential
- 5.5% Specialty Bonus
- Pension
Pay
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range, which is subject to change. Initial appointments are anticipated to be made on a part-time basis.
Schedule
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.
Notes
- Drug and alcohol screening test may be required before employment
- Disaster Service Worker requirement applies to all City employees
- The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received