Santa Clara County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $225,842.24 - $303,565.60 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Number: 26-S59-B
Department: Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVHC)
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 04
Description
Under direction, to function as a Nurse Practitioner (requiring certification as a Nurse Practitioner through the California Board of Registered Nursing); to perform diagnostic and therapeutic patient care services in a specialty area.
The Medical Clinic at the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide trauma-informed forensic medical care to children impacted by suspected abuse or neglect. This role involves conducting specialized exams, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and participating in a rotating call schedule. Candidates must have strong clinical judgment, the ability to provide expert testimony, familiarity with multidisciplinary team (MDT) practices, and compassion for children and families navigating difficult circumstances.
We are seeking candidates who bring pediatric experience and a commitment to learning. Our team provides an extensive onboarding process, including mentorship and guided teaching, to help new hires build the additional skills necessary for success in this role.In addition to the employment standards, a qualified candidate will possess one or more of the following:

• Clinical experience in pediatrics.
• Experience in child maltreatment evaluations.
• Experience in sexual assault forensic examination.
• A forensic medical provider certification, such as a Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) certification or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certification.

Only candidates who provide a copy of their Nurse Practitioner certification attached to their application will be accepted. All other candidates will be rejected.
The Power of WE: Together, we can make a greater impact. Bringing better care and expanding healthcare services across the community.
The County of Santa Clara operates Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), the second largest public health care system in California and includes four acute care hospitals, 14 clinics, and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.
Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.
O'Connor Hospital: O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.
St. Louise Regional Hospital: Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.
Regional Medical Center: Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.
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Typical Tasks

• Under a supervising physician, functions as a Nurse Practitioner in examining, managing, and treating specific patients;
  
• Carries a patient caseload within a specialized area in a clinical environment, requiring a high degree of independent judgment and advanced skills gained through academic and clinical preparation in a specialized area of nursing;
  
• Performs physical exams, takes histories, obtains objective data, and assesses clinical status of patients;
  
• Recognizes, initiates interventions, and manages episodic or chronic disease processes;
  
• Works under written standardized protocols for Nurse Practitioners which have been approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee;
  
• Uses a comprehensive approach to clinical and diagnostic assessment and patient care;
  
• Screens charts, laboratory, and x-ray results for reports;
  
• Advises supervising physician or other on call physicians of patient's conditions when indicated;
  
• Refers patients to physicians and/or specialty clinics;
  
• Follows up to ensure treatment is delivered as ordered, and to ensure continuity of medical care;
  
• Serves as clinical resource and teaches assessment skills to nursing staff, as appropriate;
  
• Identifies, designs, and conducts nursing research projects;
  
• Publishes research findings and assists staff members in understanding and utilizing research findings in their practice;
  
• Provides direct teaching to patients, identifies education needs of staff and assists in the development of education programs;
  
• Develops and promotes quality health care delivery through development of policies and procedures, research, and professional development;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
  
• Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards
Possession of the required knowledge and abilities, typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to:
Completion of a Master's, Post-Master's or Doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner's specialty area
AND
Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body or the ability to obtain certification with three (3) months
AND
Current active licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in the Nursing Practitioner category in the State of California
AND
Two (2) years of acute and/or ambulatory clinical nursing experience and sufficient expertise, competency, and experience in a specialty area for specific patient populations.
Meet current regulatory requirements for credentialing as an Allied Health Professional at SCVH&HS and eligibility to qualify for a Board issued furnishing number.
Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and methods of acute and primary care clinical nursing, including community aspects of nursing programs and continuity of patient care;
  
• Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems as related to a clinical specialty area ;
  
• Sciences basic to medicine (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology);
  
• Laws and regulations pertaining to practice of medicine and nursing;
  
• Current trends and concepts in nursing fundamentals of medicine.

Ability to:

• Relate effectively to patients, and work effectively with medical staff;
  
• Identify abnormal and normal health conditions and implement treatment in field of specialized training;
  
• Gather complete, detailed and accurate medical histories;
  
• Recognize and evaluate situations which call for the immediate attention of a physician;
  
• Instruct and counsel patients on matters pertaining to physical and mental health.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more
The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.
In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.
Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.
Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.
Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.
Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.
Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.
NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.
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01
Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to evaluate against the employment standards. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a competitive rating process. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
Select the item that best describes your current certification and experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP).

• New Grad NP, not Board Certified
• New Grad, Board Certified PNP
• New Grad, Board Certified FNP
• More than 6 months of experience, less than 6 months Board Certified
• More than 1 year of NP experience and Board Certified as PNP more than 1 year
• More than 1 year of NP experience and Board Certified as FNP more than 1 year
• Other

03
Have you completed a Master's, Post-Master's, or Doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner specialty area?

• Yes
• No

04
List the name of your degree, the level, and the Nurse Practitioner program that you graduated from. If you have not graduated from one, type N/A.