Nurse Practitioner- Pediatric Hub Clinics​/North

Position: NURSE PRACTITIONER- PEDIATRIC HUB CLINICS/NORTH COUNTY
Filing period:

February 27, 2026 @ 8:00 a.m. (pdt)

Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice

Exam number:

Y5121u

Rebulletin information:

This announcement is a rebulletin to update the examination content information regarding notification of exam results. Persons who have already applied need not reapply, but may contact the exam analyst if they would like to submit additional information.

Type of recruitment:

Open competitive job opportunity

About los angeles county department of health services

The los angeles county department of health services (dhs) is the second-largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals, as well as its expanded network of community partner clinics, dhs annually provides direct care to over 500,000 patients, employs more than 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget exceeding $8.4 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the university of california, los angeles (ucla), the university of southern california (usc), and the charles r. Drew university of medicine and science (cdu), dhs hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their graduate medical education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty.  In addition, to its direct clinical services, dhs also runs the emergency medical services (ems) agency and the county's 911 emergency response system, as well as housing for health and the office of diversion and re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

Medical hubs

The los angeles county medical hub clinics offer high-quality, coordinated healthcare for children involved with the department of children and family services (dcfs).

The medical hubs offer:

* compassionate care by medical providers who understand the needs and concerns commonly experienced by children, families, and caregivers in the child welfare system;

* services for children in all stages of dcfs involvement, including medical assessments of suspected child abuse or neglect, comprehensive medical exams for children entering out-of-home care, and ongoing well-child care and sick visits.

* linkages to pediatric specialty care for children with complex medical needs;

* board-certified child abuse pediatricians and child interview specialists with extensive training in assessing suspected child abuse and neglect;

* close coordination with dcfs children's social workers, public health nurses, and the department of mental health, to ensure that identified health, mental health, and developmental needs are addressed.

* performs initial medical evaluations for dcfs-involved children and adolescents.

* provides initial consultation regarding child physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect (with support through on-site consultation with child abuse pediatrician).

* serves as a primary care provider for well-child visits at recommended intervals to address preventive health needs, keep immunizations up to date, track developmental progress, manage ongoing health conditions, and address parent/caregiver concerns.

* performs acute care visits for dcfs-involved children (low acuity issues such as otitis media, jaundice, asthma, etc.)

* collaborates with the medical home team members to provide child and family-centered care that is sensitive to the effect of trauma on families and children.

Selection requirements:

Option i. A bachelor's degree
* in nursing or a closely related health field from an accredited college or university and a master's degree
* or higher in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Option ii. An "accelerated" master's degree* (in the absence of a bachelor's degree) in nursing from an accredited college or university.

To qualify under option ii, applicants must attach a legible copy of your master of science in nursing (msn) diploma or official transcripts and an official letter from the accredited institution that indicates the "accelerated" program with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from application…