University of California San Francisco

As part of the University of California system, UCSF combines clinical practice with cutting-edge research and medical education, making it a destination institution for complex and specialty care. Nursing roles at UCSF span diverse clinical settings including inpatient care, ambulatory services, and specialty outpatient clinics such as the Center for Reproductive Health (CRH) and Outpatient Oncology. Nurses are expected to function as members of interdisciplinary teams, utilizing the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care to patients with complex needs. Clinical Nurse II roles carry leadership responsibilities and require specialty expertise aligned with professional standards such as the Oncology Nursing Society standards. In February 2025, UCSF's chancellor announced workforce strategy changes affecting approximately 5,000 team members whose roles had been primarily off-site during the pandemic, increasing on-site presence, establishing predictable schedules for flexible roles, and enhancing leadership visibility opportunities.

UCSF's stated mission focuses on excellence in research, education, and care delivery. The organization is implementing workforce optimization strategies to support this mission, emphasizing on-site collaboration, predictable scheduling for flexible roles, and enhanced leadership visibility to maintain its standard of mission excellence.