Registered Nurse - Roving Community Health Initiative

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team. 

Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors. Carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance. 

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years recent (within the past five years) RN experience caring for adults with complex medical and/ or behavioral health needs including working with substance use disorders and/ or mental health conditions in community based or street medicine settings.
• Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and off-site locations across San Francisco.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and trauma-informed care for individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders
• Skill in crisis assessment, de-escalation, and stabilization of patients with acute behavioral health needs
• Knowledge of community resources and care navigation, including linkage to primary care, behavioral health, and social services 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse and marginalized populations 

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.  
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification
• Valid California Driver's License; Position requires local travel and driving