Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner 2

Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner

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 - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position:

• 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) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 7 days of hire
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• One year or greater recent experience as a pediatric acute care nurse practitioner
• 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:

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
• One year or greater recent experience as a nurse practitioner in pediatric surgery
• Two years or greater PICU, PCICU, NICU or Trauma ED clinical experience

Key Responsibilities:

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

Department Overview:

UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system.

Department Specific Job Scope:

The Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner cares for pediatric trauma and pediatric general surgery service patients and their families. The pediatric surgery service includes care in the OR, PACU, acute care floor, emergency department, PICU, and NICU. The role of the pediatric surgery NP is to facilitate multi-disciplinary care through interaction with patients, house staff, attendings and nurses. Patient care provided includes but not limited to, initiating appropriate consultations and referrals, post-operative patient evaluation and care, follow-up evaluations; and patient care planning and discharges, care education, and coordination of care. The NP also provides education to patients, family members, ICU team members, and medical providers including medical students, residents, and fellow physicians. NPs may participate in the design and implementation of research and/or quality improvement studies within the Pediatric Surgery Department.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $92.07-$121.51

Salary Frequency: UCHRLY - Hourly Rate

Salary Grade: STEPS

UC Job Title: NURSE PRACT 2

UC Job Code: 009147

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 100

Shift (Work Schedule): Variable 10-Hour Day Shifts

Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)

Union Representation: NX-Nurses

Benefits Eligible: Yes

This position is 100% on-site

Benefits:

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.