What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES position at University of California - San Francisco?
At UCSF, our employees, providers, faculty, and volunteers are the heart of everything we do. The Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner plays a key role in caring for this community in an outpatient setting - creating a safe environment for adult patients, helping people recover from workplace injuries, guiding them safely back to work, and supporting long-term health across the university.
While every day is different, you can expect to see a wide variety of work-related injuries including sprains/strains, RSIs, burns, infectious disease exposures, and others. You'll assess and treat these injuries, refer out for diagnostics, write appropriate work restrictions and create a care plan that allows the employee to stay active and ideally return to their prior level of function.
Other clinical work includes evaluating blood-borne pathogen exposures, completing pre-placement health assessments and return-to-work evaluations to help keep the workforce healthy and safe.
The work is steady, varied, and team-based. You'll collaborate closely with occupational health leaders, fellow NPs, RNs, LVNs, MAs, and administrative staff, while still having room for independent clinical judgment. UCSF's PRIDE values - Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence - shape how we work together and how we care for our community. It's a good fit for someone who enjoys direct patient care, values a predictable weekday schedule, and finds meaning in supporting your colleagues behind the scenes.
In this role, you will also have opportunities for professional growth and connection. This includes regular case review and huddles with other occupational health providers and clinical team members. In addition to UCSF-sponsored continuing education and occupational health-focused learning opportunities, nurses in this role receive protected paid time each year for professional development and CE activities consistent with the CNA contract.
Requirements:
Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing recognized Nurse Practitioner Program with a master's or doctoral degree aligned with the patient population and clinical role.
- At least two (2) years of NP experience in Occupational Health.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters in Occupational Health. COHN or COHN-S certification preferred.
- Able to conduct evaluations for a new injury
- Able to interpret diagnostic studies, give modalities for treatment
License/ Certifications:
1. California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction
2. California Nurse Practitioner (NP) License without restriction
3. California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
4. NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role
Adult Outpatient
- (A-GNP-C, ANP-C, FNP-C, GNP-C, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC)
5. California Driver License (if required for position)
6. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
7. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
8. Additional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLS
9. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): None
UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.
Requirements:
Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing recognized Nurse Practitioner Program with a master's or doctoral degree aligned with the patient population and clinical role.
- At least two (2) years of NP experience in Occupational Health.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters in Occupational Health. COHN or COHN-S certification preferred.
- Able to conduct evaluations for a new injury
- Able to interpret diagnostic studies, give modalities for treatment
License/ Certifications:
1. California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction
2. California Nurse Practitioner (NP) License without restriction
3. California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
4. NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role
Adult Outpatient
- (A-GNP-C, ANP-C, FNP-C, GNP-C, AGPCNP-BC, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC)
5. California Driver License (if required for position)
6. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
7. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
8. Additional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLS
9. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): None
UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.
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.