Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner 2 (NURSE PRACT 2)

Nurse Practitioner 2 in the Emergency Department at UC Davis Medical Center

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:

• 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) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) within 1 year of hire
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• At least three (3) years of recent NP experience in an acute care setting (Inpatient, ED, Critical Care)
• Recent NP experience working in Emergency Department
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year or greater recent clinical experience in specialty care of the hiring department

Key Responsibilities:

• 90% - Clinical Practice
• 10% - Other Professional Activity

Department Overview:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis provides a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, 42 residents, and a total of 26 specialists of every medical and surgical specialty to treat critically ill and injured adults and children. Registered Nurses in the Emergency department at UC Davis Medical Center provide care to adults and pediatric with a variety of emergent needs. Patient conditions include: acute, chronic, medical, surgical, critical, behavioral illness.

Department Specific Job Scope:

Nurse Practitioner 2 in the Emergency Department at UC Davis Medical Center provides care to adult and pediatric with a variety of emergent needs. Patient condition includes: acute, chronic, medical/surgical, trauma, critical care or behavioral care. NP 2 participates and supports department and hospital wide initiatives, process improvement workflows and processes.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $92.07 - $121.51

Salary Frequency: Hourly

Salary Grade: 118

UC Job Title: NURSE PRACT 2

UC Job Code: 009147

Number of Positions: 3

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 90 %

Shift (Work Schedule): 10 hour shifts with variable start times (could be days, swing, nights, and weekends)

Location: Surgery & Emergency Serv PAV (HSP010) Sacramento, CA

Union Representation: NX-Nurses

Benefits Eligible: Yes

This position is 100% on-site