Registered Nurse - Outpatient Primary Care

MED-ZSFG-AIDS

Full Time

78416BR

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Ward 86 Nurse Managers, the incumbent will perform work as a Registered Nurse in a primary care setting. The incumbent will be responsible for nursing care, including, but not limited to, providing direct patient care, coordinating care, providing education and coaching for a panel of patients within an interdisciplinary team structure. In addition to direct nursing care, the incumbent will participate in quality improvement initiatives, attend meetings, and sit on clinic committees as directed.

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Department Description

ABOUT WARD 86 CLINIC
Ward 86, the HIV/AIDS Clinic at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) campus has been a leader and innovator in the field of HIV care since the beginning of the epidemic. Ward 86 is the largest clinic providing primary medical care for people living with HIV for the San Francisco Health Network (SFHN) and also provide preventive services to patients at-risk for HIV infection, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Ward 86 provides care to approximately 2400 patients living with HIV, with over 22,000 clinical encounters a year. Services are offered through a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach, addressing primary medical and HIV care, urgent care, mental health evaluation and treatment, substance use assessment, treatment and referrals, HIV prevention services, and HIV specialty care needs.

ABOUT BRIDGE CLINIC
Bridge Clinic is a low barrier clinic for people who would like to change their relationship to drugs and alcohol. Located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Bridge Clinic treats patients who seek to cut back or quit alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. Bridge Clinic offers medications, overdose prevention counseling and supplies, group visits, and referrals to residential treatment or recovery groups, primary medical care, and/or mental health treatment. In partnership and consultation with the Medical Director and clinical leadership, the Bridge Clinic Clinical Nurse II will help lead day to day patient care of the Bridge Clinic and help lead the expansion of Bridge Clinic services. This position will be a role model for compassionate care for people who use drugs and alcohol.

ABOUT DIVISION OF HIV, INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND GLOBAL MEDICINE
The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The Division’s work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members, 11 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 million dollars.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree and the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and six months+ of clinical experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Experience working with patients living with HIV/AIDS and/or Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
• Advanced knowledge of harm reduction principles and experience working within a harm reduction patient care model, such as syringe access programs
• Minimum 12 months experience providing direct services administering injectable medications to People Living with HIV for treatment and people at risk for HIV aquisition for prevention

Preferred Qualifications

• HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (ACRN) Certification
• Experience working with a harm reduction model in health care setting
• Experience working with patients experiencing homelessness or unstable housing
• Demonstrated ability to support people who use drugs or alcohol in a compassionate and stigma free way

License/Certification

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009139 CLIN NURSE 2

Job Category

Nursing - Ambulatory Services/Outpatient

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Location

San Francisco, CA, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM