HIRING BONUS

Employees are eligible for a lump sum hiring bonus of $2,000. The bonus will be paid in two parts: $1,000 after the employee has completed three months of satisfactory full-time probationary employment and $1,000 after the employee has completed twelve months of satisfactory full-time employment.  The employees must meet all requirements contained in Civil Service Regulation 6.32 to receive the bonus.

This is advanced-level nursing work, providing comprehensive patient care in the area of specialization. Employees in this class perform physical examinations and assessments within the parameters of licensure and program protocols. Work includes medical diagnosis and prescription of medical therapeutic or corrective measures in collaboration with and under the direction of a licensed physician, educating patients in general health care practices within the area of specialization, and securing and maintaining the cooperation of patients. Formulating plans and prognoses and prescribing or recommending drugs or other forms of treatment are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the technical supervision of a physician.

RESIDENCY WAIVER

The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience

 

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

 

1. EDUCATION: Possession of Licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Education in the area of Women's Health

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES 
Possession of a valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse at the time of application, at the time of appointment, and during tenure of employment, and Licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner as issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Education at the time of application, appointment, and during tenure of employment.

Eligibility for a valid, unrestricted Prescription Authority Certification or Number from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Medicine within six months of the date of appointment and during tenure of employment.

Eligibility for an unrestricted Controlled Substances Registration Certification from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and possession of such certification within six months of the date of appointment and during tenure of employment as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.