Nurse Practitioner (2328) All Specialties - Citywide - H00175

Full-time Certification Rule: Rule of the List Job Code and Title: 2328-Nurse Practitioner Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service 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, September 26, 2025 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. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. 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. Note: If you previously applied to a SFDPH Nurse Practitioner position before 9/26/25, you need to apply again to be added to this new eligible list. Job Description 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 diagnoses, 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 LICENSE*: Possession of a valid California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND LICENSE*: Possession of a current medication furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; AND CERTIFICATION: Possession of national board certification, or eligibility, as a Nurse Practitioner issued by one of the following recognized national certifying bodies or organizations: 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" onsearch.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. 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). Verification of Education and Experience: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Note: 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. Additional Information Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which include the following. Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%): Candidates are required to complete a Training and Experience Evaluation Supplemental Questionnaire at . This evaluation is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of role and scope of practice of the Nurse Practitioner, of health treatments, maintenance and promotion, of health care resources and systems; Ability to assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans, to serve vulnerable populations; Collaborative ability; Oral communication ability; and Written communication ability. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training and Experience Evaluation to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. Certification . The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of List. Eligible List/Score Report . A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months . Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply. 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Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit to begin your application process. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account. Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110. Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from View email address on click.appcast.io that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. Your application will be active for the duration of the eligible period listed above. You do not need to reapply during this period. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst Diane Zhou at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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