Pediatric Float Team Nurse Practitioner

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Health in California seeks an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to provide independent advanced clinical care to patients and families, including chronic, acute, and critical care management, within standardized procedures and licensure scope.

The NP will work in a team-based environment, apply knowledge and judgment, educate patients and staff, and uphold hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years recent experience as a pediatric critical care RN or equally medically complex area.
• Master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• DEA Certificate within 3 months of hire.
• AHA BLS or UC Davis Health CPR.
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area.
• AHA PALS within 7 days of hire.
• Valid CA RN License without restriction.
• CA Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License within 3 months of hire.
• CA Certified Nurse Practitioner without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent advanced level NP clinical care to patients and families.
• Utilize knowledge, judgment and collaboration with the care team to manage care plans.
• Serve as an expert resource for health care providers; educate patients and staff.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Team leadership

Communication skills

Professional accountability

Self-direction

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

DNP or PhD in Nursing

California RN License

California NP Furnishing License

California NP Certification

DEA Certificate

Job description

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.

Provides patient care in a team based care environment to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Minimum Qualifications

NP I/II

• Five (5) or more years recent experience as a pediatric critical care RN or equally medically complex area.
• Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• American Heart Association (AHA) PALS within 7 days of hire
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License within 3 months of hire
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• 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 meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

NP II

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP