Registered Nurse [Experienced Nurses] - DPH (2320)

San Francisco Department of Public Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 172,354 - 230,698; Full time

Job summary

A public health department in California seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient care in various healthcare settings. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting in medical plans, and leading nursing personnel. Candidates must hold a valid California Registered Nurse License and have at least one year of nursing experience. This position supports equitable healthcare access and values diversity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Registered Nurse License.
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within assigned settings.
• Observe and report patient conditions.
• Implement medical and nursing care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Medical Care Plans

Team Leadership

Education

California Registered Nurse License

Job description

Registered Nurse [Experienced Nurses] - DPH (2320)

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About

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 Details

• Application Opening – Monday, July 17, 2023
• Salary: $82.86–$110.91 per Hour; $172,354–$230,698 Annually
• Recruitment ID: CCT-2320-H00083
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Role Description

Under general supervision, performs professional nursing duties in hospitals, emergency hospitals, clinics, sanitariums, and other institutions.

Examples of Duties

• Provides nursing care to patients within an assigned hospital Unit, Clinic, or any SFDPH setting that requires Registered Nursing care;
• Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of patients;
• Takes and records vital signs or other diagnostics including temperatures, respiration and pulse;
• Reports unusual occurrences and unusual results of treatments;
• Sets up treatment trays, prepares instruments and other equipment;
• Implements medical and nursing care plans;
• Directs and supervises the patient care provided by nursing personnel;
• Maintains standard unit or clinic activities;
• Assists in administering highly specialized therapy;
• Maintains records reflecting patients' condition, medication, treatment and reactions;
• Follows regulations, policies, and procedures for nursing care;
• May direct the work of auxiliary sub‑professional personnel in performing various tasks in assisting with the care and comfort of patients and the cleanliness and sanitation of ward, hospital beds, and appurtenant equipment; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned/required.

How To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications:

• License: Possession of a valid permanent/temporary (including interim permit) California Registered Nurse License. License status must be “Current” according to search.dca.ca.gov. Be sure to include your license number in your application as failure to do so may result in application rejection.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of experience working as a Registered Nurse. One‑year full‑time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (based on a 40‑hour work week).

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly 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.

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Selection Procedures

You will be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding your experience and licensure as part of the application.

This is a consolidated recruitment process. By applying to this position, applicants will be considered for all nursing specialties. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.

Eligible List / Score Report

Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ . Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of six (6) months. Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re‑apply.

As of July 1, 2024, 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. For additional information, please see paragraph 423 of the collective bargaining agreement https://media.api.sf.gov/documents/SEIU-1021-Staff-and-Per-Diem-Nurses-2024-2027_zivaKaY.pdf.

How To Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process. Our e‑mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your e‑mail is set to accept messages from all of us at this link. Applicants may be contacted by e‑mail about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their e‑mail address. Applicants will receive a confirmation e‑mail that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation e‑mail for their records. Failure to receive this e‑mail means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms Of Announcement And Appeal Rights

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103‑5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at http://sfgov.org/civilservice/rules.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Katrina Navarro at [e-mail] [phone].

EEO Statement

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.