Nurse Practitioner (2328) All Specialties Temporary Exempt (SFDPH)

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 :

1. EDUCATION: Possession of a Masters Degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited college or university; AND
2. LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND
3. LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND 
4. LICENSE: Possession of a current medication furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND
5. CERTIFICATION: Possession of national board certification or eligibility as a Nurse Practitioner issued by one of the following recognized national certifying body or organization: 
   • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
   • American Nurses Association American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
   • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board 
   • National Certification Corporation (NCC) for the Womens Health Care and Neonatal Nursing Specialties 
   • American Association of Critical Care Nurses 

SOME POSITIONS HAVE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

• Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association. 
•  Specialization as a Family NP Adult NP Adult Gerontology NP Womens Health Acute Care NP Pediatric NP or Psychiatric Mental Health NP.
• The ability to obtain Security Clearance from the San Francisco Sheriffs 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 (equivalent to 1000 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.
• Minimum of six (6) months (equivalent to 1000 hours) of Occupational Health experience.
• One (1) year (equivalent to 2000 hours) of experience as a Registered Nurse on a psychiatric inpatient unit psychiatric emergency service clinic or mental health center.
• One (1) year (equivalent to 2000 hours) 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 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). 

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. 

Additional Information :

How to apply:

. START with this Questionnaire: for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit  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 atthese 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. 

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: 

• Information about the Hiring Process 
• Conviction History 
• Employee Benefits Overview 
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Workers
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the analyst Juan Pablo Gonzalez at by phone at .

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.

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time