P103-Special Nurse

Per Diem Registered Nurse - (All Specialties) - DPH - (P103)

Apply using Smart Recruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

• Work Hours: Varied schedules, hours as directed.
• Location: SFDPH Facilities, determined by position.
• Note: Applications submitted more than 6 months ago will be expired.

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values 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.

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings.

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

• 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 to assist with the care and comfort of patients and the cleanliness and sanitation of ward, hospital beds, and appurtenant equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned/required.

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• LICENSE: Possession of a valid permanent/temporary (including interim permit) California Registered Nurse License.
• License status must be "Current" according to
• Be sure to include your license number in your application as failure to do so may result in application rejection.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
• Verification of education and experience will be required. Applicants may need to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at .
• Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
• As of July 1, 2024, to determine the appropriate salary step, please include your complete and verifiable registered nursing employment history (up to 21 years) on our application. For additional information please see paragraph 423 of the collective bargaining agreement .

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.