Nurse Practitioner - NICU (BCH-CrossBay)

UCSF Health, AG; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital seeks a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join the inpatient newborn care team. You will provide primary responsibility for safe delivery of care to newborns and infants in the NICU, collaborating with physicians, nurses and support staff.

Required are CA RN and NP licenses with a Neonatal specialization and at least 1 year in a Level III/IV NICU; 2+ years and IBCLC lactation certification are preferred. Credentialing via UCSF OMAG takes 60–90 days before first day.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing recognized Nurse Practitioner Program with a Neonatal NP specialization.
• Minimum of one year of recent working experience in a Level III or IV NICU as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Preferred: more than two years in a Level III/IV Neonatal ICU and IBCLC lactation certification.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Practitioner will act as a member of the care team, taking primary responsibility for the safe delivery of care for inpatient newborns and infants.

Education

California Board of Registered Nursing recognized Nurse Practitioner Program with Neonatal NP specialization (masters or doctoral)

Minimum 1 year recent experience in Level III/IV NICU as Nurse Practitioner

Job description

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital is recognized throughout the world as a leader in health care, known for innovation, technology and compassionate care. UCSF has one of the top children's hospitals in the nation, ranked #7 in Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report in 2025. Our 180-bed UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital has more than 150 specialists in more than 40 areas of medicine.

The Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) at BCH San Francisco was founded in 1964 and pioneered fetal surgery and is a 58-bed unit that provides care for critically ill newborns and infants. The Newborn ICU (NICU) at BCH Oakland is a 43-bed department. Both the ICN and the NICU have the expertise to treat the smallest, sickest and most fragile babies needing surgery for heart, lung, gastrointestinal and other life‑threatening conditions. Our neonatal heart program is one of the largest in the country, treating almost 200 newborns with heart disease each year. Both units are Regional Intensive Care Nurseries and work with an extensive network of hospitals in Northern California to provide neonatology care.

The Nurse Practitioner will act as a member of the care team, taking primary responsibility for the safe delivery of care for inpatient newborns and infants. This team member will meet productivity expectations as set forth by the Division Chief, performing any duties related to patient care activities that are appropriate and clearly delineated.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• - Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing recognized Nurse Practitioner Program with a masters or doctoral degree aligned with a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialization
• - Minimum of one (1) year of recent working experience in a Level III or IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a Nurse Practitioner

Preferred Qualifications:

• - More than two (2) years of experience working as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in a Level III or Level IV Neonatal ICU
• - Lactation education experience or IBCLC certification

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/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 Neonatal (NNP-BC). See Addendum A below for more detail. 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: NRP Advanced 9. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): None UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Credentialing takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day. You will be assigned an FPPE template of procedures for CRNAs, but you may add additional privileges on request with an explanation of the purpose.

License / Certification

Basic Life Support, DEA Number, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner Furnisher, Registered Nurse

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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