Registered Nurse - Roving Community Health Initiative

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health, AG is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver safe, therapeutic care using the nursing process for adults with complex medical and behavioral health needs, including substance use disorders. You will collaborate within interdisciplinary teams and assist with managing patient care across settings.

Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and off-site sites across San Francisco is required, supporting a high‑quality, equity‑driven care environment

Qualifications

• 2 years recent RN experience caring for adults with complex medical and/or behavioral health needs.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and off-site locations in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care.
• Functions as a member of interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties.
• Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
• Maintains knowledge and abilities essential to performance; adheres to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Accountable to NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.

Skills

RN experience

Independence & teamwork

Field flexibility

Job description

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.

Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors. Carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years recent (within the past five years) RN experience caring for adults with complex medical and/ or behavioral health needs including working with substance use disorders and/ or mental health conditions in community based or street medicine settings.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• This position requires flexibilityto orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and off-site locations across San Francisco.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and trauma-informed care for individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders
• Skill in crisis assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization of patients with acute behavioral health needs
• Knowledge of community resources and care navigation, including linkage to primary care, behavioral health, and social services
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse and marginalized populations

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• Valid California Driver's License; Position requires local travel and driving

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.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html