Nurse Practitioner (2328) All Specialties - Citywide - H00175

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

The City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive patient care in various clinical settings. Candidates must possess a valid California NP license and national board certification.

This role involves conducting examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, and managing patient care, with a focus on both preventive measures and urgent care needs. Preferred candidates have experience in long-term and acute care settings. Diversity in applications is encouraged.

Qualifikationen

• Possession of a valid California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Possession of a current medication-furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Six months of work experience as a Health Care provider treating patients in a long-term care facility.

Aufgaben

• Provides routine preventive and continuity of care to adult and/or pediatric patients.
• Orders diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests and X-rays.
• Consults with physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of complex patient conditions.

Kenntnisse

Patient assessment

Medication management

Clinical decision-making

Patient education

Ausbildung

California Nurse Practitioner license

National board certification

Tools

ACLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

2328‑Nurse Practitioner (All Specialties)

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine preventive and continuity of care to adult and/or pediatric patients, including complete history and physical examinations.
• Orders diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests, X‑rays, ECGs, 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.
• Plans acute care for patients in an inpatient setting.
• Assesses, diagnoses, develops treatment plans, and furnishes medications.
• Counsels and educates patients and collaborates with the health care 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 control activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• LICENSE: Possession of a current medication‑furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• CERTIFICATION: National board certification, or eligibility, as a Nurse Practitioner issued by one of the following recognized national certifying bodies or organizations:
  • 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

Additional Certificates / Licenses

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association.
• 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 (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.
• Minimum of six (6) months (equivalent to 1,000 hours) of Occupational Health 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.
• One (1) year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of experience in a setting that treats HIV, AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections.

EEO Statement

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 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.