- A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment.
- Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with the Nevada State Board of Nursing is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment.
- For positions within the Washoe County Child Advocacy Center in the District Attorney's office: Sixteen (16) hours of formal didactic training per National Children's Alliance (NCA) requirements in the medical evaluation of child sexual abuse is required at the time of appointment.
- For positions within the Washoe County Child Advocacy Center in the District Attorney's office: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE-P) certification per NCA requirements is required within three months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment. SANE-P certification includes forty (40) hours of formal didactic training in the medical evaluation of child sexual abuse and completion of a competency based clinical preceptorship.
- Demonstrate positive interpersonal and communication skills with all those contacted in the course of work
- Have a passion for helping and educating our community
- Have a passion for working with children who have been exposed to abuse and/or neglect
- Enjoy working with diverse populations from various socio-economic backgrounds
- Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment and take appropriate action
- Demonstrate the ability to handle sensitive issues in a calm and professional manner
- Have fluent Spanish-Bilingual skills (oral and written), depending on area of assignment
- Additional ideal candidate criteria may be required for future Countywide positions, depending on area of assignment
- Be comfortable working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Have basic knowledge of the Criminal Justice system
- Be familiar with medical research and literature in treating children who have been abused or neglected
- Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
- Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Employees become eligible for health benefits after 90 days of employment. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Benefits Link -
- Deferred Compensation plans available
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accrual (96 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
- Longevity Pay
- Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
- Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
- There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
- Nevada does not have state or local income tax*
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Description
Salary: $107, $140,046.40 AnnuallyLocation : NV 89512, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: /2024)
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information
Provides advanced professional nursing care which includes the delivery of primary health care, diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions, minor surgery and invasive procedures, health education and counseling; and performs other related work as required.
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy at the Washoe County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in the District Attorney's Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) position currently exists in several departments of Washoe County. The immediate vacancy will be located in the District Attorney's - CAC Division.
More about the APRN in the District Attorney's - CAC Division:
The Washoe County Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in the District Attorney's office, through a coordinated Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) approach, provides direct services to child abuse victims and their non-offending caregivers. Here at the Washoe County CAC, we provide advocacy, individual treatment and therapy, forensic interviewing and medical services. The Washoe County CAC is a child-friendly facility in which law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, mental health, medical and victim advocacy professionals work together to investigate abuse, help children heal from abuse, and hold offenders accountable.
More about the APRN in the Human Services Agency (HSA):
The mission of the Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA) is to promote the health, safety and well-being of children, adults and seniors who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation. We provide an array of protective and supportive services to families and individuals to enhance their quality of life by ensuring they are optimizing their self-reliance and self-sufficiency, as we strive to have a strengthened, safe, and thriving community.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate of arts or bachelor's degree in nursing and sufficient advanced, specialized nursing training to qualify for State of Nevada certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
License or Certificate
The Washoe County Nurses Association (WCNA) covers the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective July 1, 2019, the $40.25 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
For Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH): Selected candidates may be required to meet the NNPH immunization requirements and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by an authorized provider at the time of appointment. Certain positions will also require selected candidates to have the 2-step TB Skin Test at time of appointment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether or not you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
2. The selection process will consist of an application evaluation weighted 100%. Applicants who meet the requirements for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse position will be placed on an unranked eligible list.
3. Candidates that appear to most closely match the Experience and Training Requirements will be interviewed by the District Attorney's office upon the close of the recruitment. At the time of referral, candidates will be notified by email or telephone.
4. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and click on Applications to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing as well as your applicant history for each recruitment. In addition, you can also click on Inbox to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment. If you have any updates to your contact information after your application is submitted, please contact
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions: Jessica Gutierrez
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write See Attached Resume on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience section of the application, as well as the Certificates and Licenses section, when applicable. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
Some positions require additional language skills, while other require employees work different shifts. Your responses to the questions below will only be used when selectively certifying the list for these types of interview opportunities. Your responses to the questions below will not be used to determine minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.
Are you bilingual?
If you answered Yes to the above question, indicate what languages you fluently read/write/speak.
Required Question
