Nurse Manager Long Term Care​/Geriatric Nursing - Citywide H00190

Company Description

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 Opening:
  Friday, February 13, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  Application filing will close on or after Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
• Salary: $200,174 - $291,330 Annually
• Appointment Type:
  Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment
  -2322-H00190

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration.

The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response.

Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Under general supervision, the Nurse Manager (Long Term Care/Geriatric Nursing) supervises the delivery of patient care at a licensed general acute care/skilled nursing facility with rehabilitation services.

• Directs and manages nursing care on assigned units, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care using resident outcomes data.
• Provides clinical leadership within the institution.
• Ensures unit compliance with regulatory standards.
• Represents the Nursing Division in a variety of meetings and committees.
• Ensures fiscal responsibility in managing resources.
• Maintains, monitors, and promotes a resident-centered philosophy which supports the autonomy, dignity, and rights of residents and others.

The 2322 Nurse Manager (Long Term Care/Geriatric Nursing) may perform other duties as assigned/required.

• License:
  Possession of a valid, including temporary or interim, California Registered Nurse License issued by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Education:
  
  Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and/or university in Nursing, Nursing Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years (equivalent to 4,000 hours) of experience as a Registered Nurse in a long-term care, rehabilitation, or acute care hospital, within the last five (5) years.

Two (2) years of additional experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse in a long-term care facility, licensed home health agency or other hospital setting may be substituted for the educational requirement. One (1) year (2,000 hours) of work experience is equivalent to 30 semester credits or 45 quarter credits.

• Must possess and maintain a Resident Assessment Coordinator
  - Certification Training (RAC-CT) certification.
• Spanish Fluency.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, including the Training & Experience Evaluation, which measures knowledge, skills, and abilities related to nursing practice, budgeting, supervisory practices, and program planning.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training & Experience Evaluation to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order.

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applicants who receive a confirmation email from not have successfully submitted their application.

For questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Elaine Adams ms or .

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,…