Advanced Practice Nurse (Fulltime)

About 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: About 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: Application Deadline: continuous

Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. 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.

Then, submit an online application.

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.

Role 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.

Provides routine preventative and continuity of care to adult and/or pediatric patients; Provides urgent care to acutely ill patients.

Acute care planning for patients in an inpatient setting.

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.

How To Qualify Minimum Qualifications LICENSE*: Possession of a valid California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; LICENSE*: Possession of a current medication furnishing license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; 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

Please include your license numbers in your application.

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.

Certified as a Medical Examiner by The U.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.

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.

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 . 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; 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.

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. 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., Terms Of Announcement And Appeal Rights Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at .]

Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. 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:

Veterans Preference

Copies of Application Documents

Diversity Statement

Where to Apply 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.

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. 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. 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.

com that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. 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. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst David Chalk at david.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.

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