Nurse Practitioner 1

UCSF Nurse PractitionerUCSF nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice providers (APPs) who possess the education, national board certification, California licensure, knowledge, clinical skills, and experience necessary to provide evidence-based patient care in their area of clinical practice. They provide routine, acute, critical, and specialty care as defined by their granted privileges/standardized procedures. These may include performing non-invasive or invasive procedures and operative first assist. UCSF NPs are guided by and follow California regulations and the UCSF Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies. They are authorized to exercise those privileges specifically granted to them by the Committee on Interdisciplinary Practice (CIDP), Executive Medical Board (EMB), and Governance Advisory Council, and are expected to provide clinically indicated care that meets the applicable standard of care.UCSF-hired APPs whose UCSF clinical responsibilities require patient care at facilities/locations outside of UCSF Medical Center and Clinics must abide by California regulations and are expected to provide clinically indicated care that meets the applicable standards of care. Additionally, they must be credentialed and privileged and follow the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies of those facilities/locations. Examples include but are not limited to Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital (LPPH), Marin Health, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, UCSF Health Saint Francis & St. Mary's Hospitals and Clinics, Washington Hospital, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG).Department DescriptionPerioperative Services/Orthopaedic InstituteQualificationsRequired Qualifications (all are required for duration of employment):California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restrictionCalifornia Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restrictionCalifornia Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privilegesNP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical roleAdult 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). See Addendum A below for more detail.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 addressAmerican Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationAdditional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLSAdditional required certifications (such as ENLS): NoneGraduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing approved or verified school of nursing with a master's degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Nurse Practitioner 1 (less than six (6) months of experience as an NP):NP in Family PracticeCompleted a BRN recognized graduate Master's Degree Program as a Nurse PractitionerAble to or already be paneled with Medicare and Medicaid with CMS and in turn eligible for CCS paneling as appropriate for pediatric environmentReappointment process occurs every two years following an initial approval of hospital privilegesNurse Practitioner 2 (at least six (6) months of NP experience):*OPTIONAL* Add measurable criteria such as "Two years of NP experience in adult critical care medicine or completion of the UCSF Surgical and Critical Care Medicine APP Fellowship."Nurse Practitioner Per Diem:Minimum of Choose an item of clinical experience as an NP in the same specialty and setting.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsJudgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patientsSelf-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent roleAbility to cope with personal stress experienced by health care providers and team membersAbility to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable providerSubmit health plan (Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial for all APPs; also, CCS for pediatric providers) enrollment by first clinical dayAt all times, must adhere to the UCSF Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Code of Conduct, PRIDE values, and applicable medical center/campus/departmental policies and proceduresAt all times, must adhere to all UCSF policies regarding HIPPA, privacy, communication, documentation, encounter closure, and billingMandatory attendance at the Office of Advanced Practice Providers Orientation SessionsMandatory attendance at the APP Onboarding Committee APP Onboarding SeriesThis position requires flexibility for the APP to work at all UCSF Health facilities/locationsPerforms other duties as assignedAbout UsAbout UCSFThe 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 ValuesUCSF 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 our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, 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 here. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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 InformationThe 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: