Nurse Practitioner

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Practitioner at Ward 86 within UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco delivers comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, including individuals living with HIV, at risk for HIV, and with complex social needs. The NP oversees long-acting ART management for treatment and prevention, proctors NP students, and leads quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with academic partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years ambulatory HIV primary care experience, strong Spanish language

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as NP in ambulatory primary care in safety-net settings.
• Minimum three years HIV primary care with ART management.
• Experience with long-acting injectable ART for treatment and adherence challenges.
• Experience with PrEP and HIV prevention strategies.
• Experience managing Hepatitis C in adults, including HIV coinfection.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish.
• Experience leading HIV clinical programs or multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, harm-reduction care.

Responsibilities

• Proctor Nurse Practitioner students and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate HIV care programs in collaboration with academic partners.
• Develop and implement patient-centered care plans in a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver comprehensive HIV primary care to diverse patient populations.
• Coordinate care to optimize outcomes and reduce barriers to engagement in care.

Skills

HIV primary care

Long-acting injectable ART

PrEP management

Spanish fluency

Program leadership

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Education

Master's in nursing / DNP

Tools

RN license

NP license

DEA registration

BLS certification

HIV Specialist certification

Job description

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner at Ward 86 will deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, including individuals living with or at risk for HIV, who are unstably housed, those with substance use disorders, and patients with Hepatitis B and/or C. This position will also manage patients on long-acting antiretroviral therapy (ART) for both treatment and prevention of HIV. The NP will work within a large urban HIV clinic and will have responsibilities that include proctoring Nurse Practitioner students, participating and/or leading quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with academic institutions. The NP will provide care to HIV positive women, men, young adults, and older adults, ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to treatment. The role involves conducting thorough assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in similar environments and demonstrate a commitment to improving the health and well‑wellness of individuals living with HIV.

Job Description

The Nurse Practitioner at Ward 86 will deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, including individuals living with or at risk for HIV, who are unstably housed, those with substance use disorders, and patients with Hepatitis B and/or C. This position will also manage patients on long-acting antiretroviral therapy (ART) for both treatment and prevention of HIV. The NP will work within a large urban HIV clinic and will have responsibilities that include proctoring Nurse Practitioner students, participating and/or leading quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with academic institutions. The NP will provide care to HIV positive women, men, young adults, and older adults, ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach to treatment. The role involves conducting thorough assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in similar environments and demonstrate a commitment to improving the health and well‑wellness of individuals living with HIV.

Qualifications

Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing approved or verified school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner providing comprehensive ambulatory primary care in a public-sector, federally qualified health center (FQHC), academic safety-net, or other safety-net clinical setting serving medically underserved people living with HIV and those at risk for HIV acquisition.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience providing comprehensive HIV primary care, including management of antiretroviral therapy across the HIV care continuum and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams supporting patients with significant medical and psychosocial complexity.
• Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated experience assessing, initiating, and managing long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy for treatment of HIV, including patients with adherence challenges, unstable housing, mental illness, substance use disorders, or other barriers to viral suppression.
• Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated experience assessing, initiating, and managing long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and other biomedical HIV prevention strategies.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience evaluating and managing Hepatitis C infection in adults, including patients with HIV coinfection and other medically or psychosocially complex conditions.
• Fluency in spoken and written Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating HIV clinical programs, quality improvement initiatives, or multidisciplinary care teams focused on improving outcomes for people living with HIV.
• Demonstrated experience developing or implementing innovative clinical programs or care models for populations experiencing barriers to engagement in care, including homelessness, substance use disorders, serious mental illness, or other social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and harm reduction-based models of care.

Minimum License/Certifications

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges
• NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role
  • Adult Outpatient (A-GNP-C, ANP-C, FNP-C, GNP-C, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC).
• California Driver License (if required for position)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Additional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLS
• HIV Specialist (AAHIVS) by the American Academy of HIV Medicine

UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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