Company Description
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.
As of January 25, 2022, in order to place you at the appropriate salary step, please include your complete and verifiable registered nursing employment history (up to 21 years) on our application. The information that you provide on the application will be used to determine your salary step. For additional information please see paragraph 414 of the collective bargaining agreement. To see a copy of the 1021 MOU click here.
Job Description
Essential Duties:
Under general nursing and medical direction, utilizing standardized procedures, the Nurse Practitioner functions within an organized system for the delivery of health care in association with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team and performs specialized nurse practitioner duties in clinical settings.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Provides routine preventative and continuity care to adult and/or pediatric patients; this may include complete history and physical examinations.
- Orders diagnostic tests, which may include laboratory tests, X-rays and other imaging, E.K.G.’s, and other disease or condition specific diagnostic tests.
- Identifies and manages patients with unstable chronic diseases appropriate to clinical specialty.
- Provides urgent care to acutely ill patients.
- Acute care planning for patients in an inpatient setting.
- Assesses and diagnosis, develops treatment plans, and furnishes medications.
- Counsels and educates patients, and collaborates with healthcare team.
- Consults with physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of unstable and complex patient conditions.
- Documents medical records, and adheres to patient privacy.
- Participates in staff meetings and conferences regarding patient care, as well as quality improvement/control activities.
The 2328 Nurse Practitioner (All Specialties) may perform other duties as assigned/required.
Please click here for Additional 2328 Nurse Practitioner Specialty Area information.
Qualifications
- EDUCATION: Possession of a Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited college or university; AND
- LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND
- LICENSE:Possession of a valid California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND
- LICENSE:Possession of a current medication furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND
- CERTIFICATION: Possession of national board certification, or eligibility, as a Nurse Practitioner issued by one of the following recognized national certifying body or organization:
SPECIALTY AREA REQUIREMENTS:
CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association.
ADULT SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, or Acute Care NP.
JAIL HEALTH NURSING/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION:
CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP or Women’s Health NP; AND
CERTIFICATION: The ability to obtain Security Clearance from the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
EMERGENCY CARE SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION:
CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, or Acute Care NP; AND
CERTIFICATION: Possession of a Furnishing and dispensing number (or ability to pass the credential process within 90 days of hire); AND
CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association.
FAMILY PRACTICE SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Family NP.
FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, Women’s Health NP, Acute Care NP or Pediatric NP.
NOTE: Positions at the Child and Adolescent Support Advocacy and Resource Center (CASARC) require Family NP and positions at the Rape Treatment Center (RTC) require either Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, Women’s Health NP, or Acute Care NP
LONG TERM CARE/GERIATRIC NURSING SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION:
CERTIFICATION: Specialization as an Adult NP or Adult Gerontology NP, AND
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months (equivalent to 1,000 hours) of work experience as a Health Care provider treating patients in a long-term care facility, skilled nursing facility, or other acute long term care setting
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION:
CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, or Occupational Health NP; AND
EDUCATION: Completion of coursework in Occupational Health (Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Ergonomics); OR
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of six (6) months (equivalent to 1,000 hours) of Occupational Health experience; AND
CERTIFICATION: Certified as a Medical Examiner by The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
PEDIATRIC NURSING SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION:
PSYCHIATRIC SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION:
CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP; AND
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of experience as a Registered Nurse on a psychiatric inpatient unit, psychiatric emergency service clinic or mental health center
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION:
CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, or Women’s Health NP; AND
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of experience in a setting that treats HIV, AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Infections
TRAUMA SPECIALTY
CERTIFICATION: Specialization as an Acute Care NP or Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP; AND
CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association
WOMEN'S HEALTH SPECIALTY
CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Women’s Health NP, Family NP, Adult NP or Gerontology NP.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
Important Note: Make sure it is absolutely clear in your application how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities. For more information, click here.
Additional Information
How to apply:
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at these links.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others.
Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Maggie Gonzalez Diaz at [email protected] by phone at (628) 271-6708.
We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
