Nurse Practitioner – Inpatient Geriatrics Consult Service

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner to deliver high‑quality care for older adults, lead nursing staff, and advance ACE program initiatives at Stanyan Hospital with cross‑training to Parnassus. Candidates will provide patient‑centered care, engage teams, and lead quality improvement in geriatrics across the health system.

The role involves credentialing compliance, educational program development, and expanding geriatrics programs into key areas

Qualifications

• Graduation from a California BRN-recognized NP program with a master’s or doctoral degree in the desired patient population.
• Minimum six months of experience as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients across UCSF Health facilities.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to ACE program expansion.
• Develop and deliver educational programs to increase geriatrics competencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Geriatrics care

Cognitive assessment

Functional assessment

Education

Master’s or doctoral NP degree

Job description

Overview

Come join our dynamic, highly skilled UCSF Geriatric Inpatient Services APP team! The UCSF Geriatric Inpatient Services include the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Program and Inpatient Geriatrics Consultation, provided at UCSF Medical Center at UCSF Stanyan hospital. This position will be primarily based at the Stanyan Hospital, with cross‑training to cover UCSF Parnassus. We are seeking a highly motivated Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (NP) to play a pivotal role in delivering patient‑centered care for older adults and to serve as a Nursing leader in UCSF Health’s innovative new ACE Program at Stanyan Hospital. The role includes direct patient care, inspiring and engaging nursing staff, and leading quality improvement initiatives to improve programs that enhance patient experiences and outcomes. Responsibilities also include developing an educational program to increase nursing and other disciplines geriatrics competencies across ACE units and the broader health system, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and expanding geriatrics programs into key areas such as the Age‑Friendly Health System and other hospital units.

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and guided by UCSF Health policies and procedures, the APP position offers a broad scope of practice, including management of chronic stable medical conditions, specialty protocols, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures, per approved standardized procedures. The APP will provide high‑quality care to adult and geriatric patients across UCSF Health licensed settings. We value individuals who are professional, compassionate, and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ideal candidates are adaptable to changing situations, prioritize collaborative care, and are committed to enhancing the hospital experience for older adults. This role provides the opportunity to lead impactful programs, innovate care delivery, and advance the field of geriatric medicine while helping UCSF Health improve health outcomes and empower older patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self‑direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by health care providers and team members
• Must meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
• Must adhere to the UCSF Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Code of Conduct, PRIDE values, and applicable medical center/campus/departmental policies and procedures
• Must adhere to all UCSF policies regarding HIPAA, privacy, communication, documentation, encounter closure, and billing
• Mandatory attendance at the Office of Advanced Practice Providers Orientation Sessions
• Mandatory attendance at the APP Onboarding Committee APP Onboarding Series
• Must be willing to work at all UCSF Health facilities/locations
• Able to perform and interpret cognitive assessments
• Able to perform and interpret functional assessments
• Able to recognize and de‑prescribe high‑risk medications
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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. Must have at least six months experience as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nursing leadership and program management
• Experience developing and implementing strategies to prevent cognitive and functional decline in acutely hospitalized older adults
• Minimum of 3 years acute inpatient geriatric experience
• Minimum of 1 year working as a Gerontology NP

License and Mandatory Certifications

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner (NP) License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
• NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role (ACNP‑BC, AGACNP‑BC, ACNPC‑AG, ACNPC)
• California Driver License (if required for position)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html