Clinic Practitioner - Temporary

Clinic Practitioner - Temporary

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Clinic Practitioner - Temporary

Salary

$54.84 - $66.95 Hourly

Location

Truckee Government Center (Eastern County), 10879 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-0021

Department

Public Health

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

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• Benefits

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Definition and Class Characteristics

The Nevada County Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from control of communicable diseases and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic, professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy!

Our Truckee office is seeking a Temporary Clinic Practitioner, a classification combining the professions of Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant. The Truckee Clinic Practitioner organizes, directs and provides a spectrum of primary health care and other clinical services for clients in a general or specialized health clinic. Our Clinic Practitioners work collaboratively with the Public Health Officer in the formulation and implementation of selected policies, standardized procedures, and professional protocols related to assigned functions. They oversee, direct and supervise the day-to-day operations of health care delivery, performing related work as required.

Incumbents may be assigned to different areas of specialty, consistent with their academic and clinical training. Incumbents provide health care services and perform clinical procedures requiring possession of advanced knowledge and skills and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Medical direction is received from a licensed physician, and administrative direction from a program manager and director.

Education and Experience Required

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or related field. Post-graduate coursework sufficient to meet licensure. One year of clinical experience in the desired specialty area.

• Bring value to a strong, engaged team whose mission is to prevent disease, promote and support optimal health and wellness, and protect the community against disasters.

• Be committed to and participate in the department’s ongoing work towards diversity, inclusion, and equity.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to adapt their communication style to meet the needs of both internal and external customers.

• Work independently, able to prioritize work and remain flexible when priorities shift.

• Be a detail-oriented self-starter who can apply critical thinking skills to daily work and special projects.

• Provide excellent customer service utilizing emotional intelligence to assist customers at both ends of the life cycle.

• Be software/system intuitive.

• Possess strong Microsoft Office suite skills, especially Excel and Word.

This position is temporary, part-time. A temporary, part-time employee works on average 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, and they are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS retirement benefits.

Why Nevada County?

Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place!. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

View the full job description to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1118379?keywords=clinic%20practition&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

NOTE:

This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Sick Leave:

Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

Medical Benefits:

Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Comments, please email:[email protected]

01

Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

• Did not graduate

• High School or GED

• Some college, no degree

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

02

Please let us know the subject area of your college education.

• Nursing

• Other

03

If you listed "other" above, please explain.

04

What type of professional license(s) do you possess which permits you to practice in California? Please select all that apply. Please attach copies of your licenses and certificates to be given full consideration for this position.

• None

• Registered Nurse

• Public Health Nurse

• Certified Nurse Midwife

• Nurse Practitioner

• Physician Assistant

• Other

05

Please attach copies of degrees, transcripts (unofficial are permitted), licenses and certificates to be given full consideration for this position. Did you attach your required document(s)?

• Yes

• No, I do not have documentation

06

Which of the following choices best describes your years of clinical experience in the desired specialty area outlined in the job description?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 or more years

07

The ability to speak Spanish would be an asset but is not required for this position. Please rate your ability to speak Spanish.

• I do not speak Spanish

• I speak some Spanish

• I am fluent in Spanish

Required Question

Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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