Job Description

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.

• Application Opening January 25, 2022
• Application Deadline Continuous
• Salary : $95.7625- $138.1625 hourly, $199,186- $287,378 Annually.
• Appointment Type : Temporary Exempt
• Recruitment ID : TEX-2328- 903172

Please note: Applications that were submitted more than 12 months ago will be expired.

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 Citys 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.

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 diagnoses, 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.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Possession of a Masters 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:

• 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

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: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP or Womens Health NP; AND The ability to obtain Security Clearance from the San Francisco Sheriffs Department.
• EMERGENCY CARE SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, or Acute Care NP; AND Possession of a Furnishing and dispensing number (or ability to pass the credential process within 90 days of hire); AND 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, Womens Health NP, Acute Care NP or Pediatric NP.
• LONG TERM CARE/GERIATRIC NURSING SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION: Specialization as an Adult NP or Adult Gerontology NP, AND 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: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, or Occupational Health NP; AND Completion of coursework in Occupational Health (Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Ergonomics); OR Minimum of six (6) months (equivalent to 1,000 hours) of Occupational Health experience; AND 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: Specialization as a Family NP or Pediatric NP.
• PSYCHIATRIC SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION: Specialization as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP; AND 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: Specialization as a Family NP, Adult NP, Adult Gerontology NP, or Womens Health NP; AND One (1) year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of experience in a setting that treats HIV, AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
• TRAUMA SPECIALTY: Specialization as an Acute Care NP or Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP; AND Possession of a valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association.
• WOMEN'S HEALTH SPECIALTY: Specialization as a Womens 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).

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

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