San Francisco
Nurse Practitioner (2328) All Specialties - Permanent (SFDPH) - H00175
San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
The Department of Public Health (SFDPH) Mission is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions, including the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. 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. The Population Health Division provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.
Responsibilities
Under general nursing and medical direction, 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.
Provides routine preventative and continuity of 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 diagnoses, develops treatment plans, and furnishes medications.
Counsels and educates patients, and collaborates with the 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 and quality control activities.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
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 bodies:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
American Nurses Association – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
National Certification Corporation (NCC) for Women’s Health Care and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
*Licenses must show "Current" on the licensing board; Please include your license numbers in your application.
SOME POSITIONS HAVE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate.
Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, Women’s Health, Acute Care NP, Pediatric NP or Psychiatric Mental Health NP.
Ability to obtain Security Clearance from the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
Possession of a Furnishing and dispensing number (or ability to pass the credential process within 90 days of hire).
Certified as a Medical Examiner by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Experience
Six (6) months 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.
Minimum of six (6) months of Occupational Health experience.
One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse on a psychiatric inpatient unit, psychiatric emergency service clinic or mental health center.
One (1) year of experience in a setting that treats HIV, AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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.
Application and Selection How to apply: Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online. Applicants may be contacted by email, so please use a personal email address that you check regularly. You will receive a confirmation email when your online application is received.
Important Note: Make sure it is clear in your application how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience. Misrepresentation may disqualify you from this recruitment or future opportunities.
Additional Information Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps. The Training and Experience Evaluation (weight: 100%) is required and must be completed at the provided form. A passing score is required to continue in the process, and the list will be ranked accordingly. The eligible list may be made available for public inspection once exhausted or referrals resolved.
The eligible list/score report may change after adoption. For more information, visit the SF Careers knowledge base and process page.
Candidate names remain on the list for a maximum of 12 months. Applicants may re-apply after expiry.
Contact and EEO If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, contact the exam analyst at the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including HIV/AIDS status), genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Responsibilities
Under general nursing and medical direction, 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.
Provides routine preventative and continuity of 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 diagnoses, develops treatment plans, and furnishes medications.
Counsels and educates patients, and collaborates with the 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 and quality control activities.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
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 bodies:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
American Nurses Association – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
National Certification Corporation (NCC) for Women’s Health Care and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
*Licenses must show "Current" on the licensing board; Please include your license numbers in your application.
SOME POSITIONS HAVE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate.
Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, Women’s Health, Acute Care NP, Pediatric NP or Psychiatric Mental Health NP.
Ability to obtain Security Clearance from the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
Possession of a Furnishing and dispensing number (or ability to pass the credential process within 90 days of hire).
Certified as a Medical Examiner by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
Experience
Six (6) months 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.
Minimum of six (6) months of Occupational Health experience.
One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse on a psychiatric inpatient unit, psychiatric emergency service clinic or mental health center.
One (1) year of experience in a setting that treats HIV, AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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.
Application and Selection How to apply: Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted online. Applicants may be contacted by email, so please use a personal email address that you check regularly. You will receive a confirmation email when your online application is received.
Important Note: Make sure it is clear in your application how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience. Misrepresentation may disqualify you from this recruitment or future opportunities.
Additional Information Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps. The Training and Experience Evaluation (weight: 100%) is required and must be completed at the provided form. A passing score is required to continue in the process, and the list will be ranked accordingly. The eligible list may be made available for public inspection once exhausted or referrals resolved.
The eligible list/score report may change after adoption. For more information, visit the SF Careers knowledge base and process page.
Candidate names remain on the list for a maximum of 12 months. Applicants may re-apply after expiry.
Contact and EEO If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, contact the exam analyst at the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including HIV/AIDS status), genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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