About this role
About UCSF
The 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.
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UCSF 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.
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Under the guidance of the UCSF Department of Nursing, this NP position is dedicated to the Prepare Clinic, offering comprehensive care for a specified patient population. The role involves managing chronic stable medical conditions, following specialty protocols, and providing acute or critical care. The NP will work across various UCSF Health locations, ensuring quality standards and self-direction in their practice.
• Manage chronic stable medical conditions and specialty protocols, such as chemotherapy, for pediatric patients. • Provide acute and critical care, as well as routine medical and surgical procedures, within approved standardized procedures. • Work collaboratively with the UCSF Department of Nursing and Medical Staff to ensure adherence to policies and procedures. • Evidencing self-direction and accountability in developing and refining clinical practice within the Prepare Clinic. • Maintain a high standard of patient care and quality across all UCSF medical center locations. • Complete credentialing and approval of standardized procedures through the Medical Staff Services Office prior to commencing work. • Stay updated with the latest medical advancements and best practices in pediatric care. • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. • Ensure a smooth and efficient patient experience, from initial assessment to discharge.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. • Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in pediatric perioperative care, including preoperative and/or postoperative patient management and/or pediatric ambulatory care • This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• Excellent verbal skills
• Credentialed as a Nurse Practitioner at UCSF
• Completed a BRN recognized graduate Master’s degree program as a Nurse Practitioner
• Skilled in physical and psychosocial assessment of families and children from infancy through adolescence
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other healthcare providers
• Able to or already be paneled with Medicare and Medicaid with CMS and in turn eligible for CCS paneling as appropriate for Pediatric environments o The reappointment process occurs every two years following initial approval of hospital privileges Preferred Qualifications:
• Bilingual in Spanish/English • 3+ years of NP experience Licenses/Certifications: 1. California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction 2. California Nurse Practitioner (NP) License without restriction 3. California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number 4. NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role FNP-C, FNP-BC, CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC. See Addendum A below for more detail. 5. California Driver License (if required for position) 6. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address 7. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 8. Additional required AHA certifications: None 9. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): None UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Credentialing takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.