Essential Duties:

Under general nursing and medical direction, utilizing standardized procedures, the Nurse Practitioner functions within an organized system for the delivery of health care in association with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team and performs specialized nurse practitioner duties in clinical settings.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Provides routine preventative and continuity of care to adult and/or pediatric patients; this may include complete history and physical examinations.
• Orders diagnostic tests, which may include laboratory tests, X-rays and other imaging, E.K.G.’s, and other disease or condition specific diagnostic tests.
• 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 and diagnosis, develops treatment plans, and furnishes medications.
• Counsels and educates patients and collaborates with 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.

The 2328 Nurse Practitioner (All Specialties) may perform other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. LICENSE*: Possession of a valid California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND
2. LICENSE*: Possession of a current medication furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND
3. CERTIFICATION: Possession of national board certification, or eligibility, as a Nurse Practitioner issued by one of the following recognized national certifying body or organization:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• American Nurses Association – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
• National Certification Corporation (NCC) for the Women’s Health Care and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses

*Licenses must show "Current" on search.dca.ca.gov. Please include your license numbers in your application.

SOME POSITIONS HAVE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

• Possession of a valid 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.
• The ability to obtain Security Clearance from the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
• Possession of a Furnishing and dispensing number (or ability to pass the credential process within 90 days of hire).
• Certified as a Medical Examiner by The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.

EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) months (equivalent to 1,000 hours) of work experience as a Health Care provider treating patients in a long-term care facility, skilled nursing facility, or other acute long term care setting.
• Minimum of six (6) months (equivalent to 1,000 hours) of Occupational Health experience.
• One (1) year (equivalent to 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 (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of experience in a setting that treats HIV, AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Infections.

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

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).