Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Cardiac ICU

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, according to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Our 180-bed UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital has more than 150 specialists in more than 40 areas of medicine.

The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) is an 18 bed unit that specializes in the care of children with complex congenital cardiac disease. Surgical procedures include repair of congenital heart defects and permanent pacemaker insertion. Medical interventions include management of acute/chronic heart failure, septic shock, renal and respiratory failure. Critically ill children are cared for with such treatment modalities as mechanical ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, ventricular assist devices, temporary pacemaker therapy, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy and acute hemodialysis.

The Nurse Practitioner will act as a full member of the team taking responsibility for the safe delivery of care in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows and residents. 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.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation 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).
• Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills while working with families of acutely and critically ill children
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Dedication to patient care
• Ability to critically think and problem solv e

Nurse Practitioner 1:

• NPs have less than six (6) months of experience as an NP 1.
• Two (2) years with recent experience working as an RN in pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology

Nurse Practitioner 2:

• Minimum of six (6) months of NP experience in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU or Peds Critical Care