Nurse Practitioner SFDPH - H00175

About the Position

San Francisco Department of Public Health is hiring a permanent Nurse Practitioner (All Specialties) in the Permanent Civil Service.

Under general nursing and medical direction, the Nurse Practitioner delivers patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, performing specialized nurse practitioner duties in clinical settings.

• Provides routine preventative and continuity of care to adult and/or pediatric patients; including complete history and physical examinations.
• Orders diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests, X-rays and other imaging.
• 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, diagnoses, develops treatment plans, and furnishes medications.
• Counsels and educates patients, collaborating with the 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.

• Valid California Nurse (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current medication furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (AANP, ANCC, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, NCC, or American Association of Critical Care Nurses).
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• 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.
• Security clearance from the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
• Furnishing and dispensing number, or ability to pass the credential process within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Medical Examiner by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

• Six (6) months (1,000 hours) as a Health Care provider in a long‑term care facility, skilled nursing facility, or other acute long‑term care setting.
• Six (6) months (1,000 hours) of Occupational Health experience.
• One (1) year (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 (2,000 hours) of experience in a setting that treats HIV, AIDS, and sexually transmitted infections.

Applicants must complete the online application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and submit the required state civil service examination via the link /ED1

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6. An Final date to receive applications of continuous is used; the role opens on Friday, September 26, 2025.

$213,486 - $307,996 annually.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of protected categories.

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