Description
**This job announcement was updated on 8/8/2023 to reflect new job title and minimum qualifications.**
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.
The Department of Public Health is accepting applications in class 2303 Certified Nursing Assistant, for multiple positions at all DPH facilities, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Laguna Honda.
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Application Opening: Friday, June 24, 2022
Application Deadline: Continuous
Annual Compensation: $64,428 - $98,514 () annually
Recruitment ID: H00012
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.
**This recruitment is for multiple positions at all DPH facilities, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Laguna Honda.**
Under direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs a variety of routine duties involving care of medically or mentally ill acute or sub-acute patients; performs direct patient care; observes and reports changes in the behavior and physical status of patients; provides a clean and safe environment; and performs related duties.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Under direct supervision, and as part of the treatment team, provides routine patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and/or medical relationship with patients.
As appropriate, reviews patient's admission documentation and notes pertinent facts regarding diagnoses and treatment history. Documents care according to department standards.
Maintains constant and continuous communication with medical providers and staff.
As directed by licensed staff; reviews and implements treatment plans, and provides one-to-one care when essential to treatment plans.
Observes, records and reports patient medical, social and psychiatric behavior and physical conditions.
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning by reporting observations and concerns and by asking questions.
Attends and participates in patient groups, case conferences, staff meetings and in-service training programs.
As assigned, completes procedures and specimen collection including phlebotomy.
Adheres to health, safety, and infection control policy and resource utilization.
Manages work time effectively, efficiently and productively. AND
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
License and Certification:
Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health**
Status must show "Valid" at:
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate is required for some positions.
Possession of a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT-1) Certificate, issued by the State of California Department of Health Services, is required for those positions that perform phlebotomy.
Please provide proof of your certification by uploading your certificate to your application.
**To qualify for these positions, your CNA certificate MUST be issued by the California DPH.
If your CNA certification was NOT issued by California DPH, you can find out how to transfer your CNA certification to California at
Please ONLY apply (or re-apply) to this recruitment AFTER your California CNA certificate is issued.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement at the time of application unless otherwise noted.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate Requirement/Provision:
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions. Candidates who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s), but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of hire date and maintain validity throughout length of employment. A photocopy of the valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate must be provided to the appropriate supervisor of the appointment within the allotted time frame. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of valid certification within two (2) weeks of hire date and throughout length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying): Applicants may be required to complete a Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) at any point in the recruitment process. The MQSQ will be emailed to the email address listed on the applicant's online job application. Applicants must complete and submit the MQSQ as directed in the time frame indicated to continue in the recruitment process. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minim
Compensation Information:
$64428.0 / Yearly - $64428.0 / Yearly
Starting At: 64428.0 Yearly
Up To: 98514.0 Yearly
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