Nurse Practitioner Neurosurgery

University of California, San Francisco, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Neurosurgery - General

Full Time

62955BR


Job Summary

The Department of Neurological Surgery at UCSF is home to leading physicians and scientists dedicated to treating patients with neurosurgical disorders and to the search for better therapies and cures. Our mission is to provide the best clinical care to our patients, investigate the most promising advances in neuroscience research, and train tomorrow's leaders in neurosurgery.

We are recognized by U.S News & World Report to be among the top three neurosurgery and neurology services in the country — and best on the West Coast. We have neurosurgery services at all major hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing a full range of exceptional neurosurgical subspecialty care.


Department Description

Neurosurgery


Required Qualifications

  • Current RN and Nurse Practitioner licensure to practice by the Board of Registered Nurses of the State of California
  • A Masters’ Degree in Nursing with an adult health focus
  • Minimum of 2 years NP experience in Neurosurgery
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in the outpatient setting
  • Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth knowledge in Neurosurgical nursing
  • Demonstrated competence in the following areas: Clinical practice, communication, clinical case management, leadership, problem solving and teaching.
  • Completion of the UCSF Medical Staff credentialing process, which may take up to 60 days prior to the date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of practical experience in critical care nursing


License/Certification

  • California driver’s license (CDL) if required for position.
  • Must hold current national certification from an accepted certifying agency and provide by first day of work.
  • Must hold a current and active RN and NP and Furnishing license in California.
  • Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California within the credentialing and privileging process period. (It is the responsibility of the employee to transfer their DEA license to their new place of employment if from out of state, via online DEA portal and have evidence of transfer by 90th day of clinical practice).
  • Must have completed a BRN recognized graduate master’s degree program as a nurse practitioner.
  • Must be eligible for payer enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid. CCS enrollment as appropriate for pediatric environments.
  • Must hold current AHA BLS as minimum requirement
  • Must hold current AHA ACLS as minimum requirement
  • Must hold current AHA PALS as minimum requirement
  • State regulation requires that you have a supervising physician to practice
UCSF Health requires all Advanced Health Practitioners (APP) to be credentialed through OMAG to practice and be privileged through CIDP to function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Health sites and affiliates. Credentialing, health plan enrollment, and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day. Inability to comply with the requirements of OMAG/CIDP AT ALL TIMES will result in either, a LOA or suspension of privileges designation.            

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.


Pride Values

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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.


Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


Job Code and Payroll Title

009147 NURSE PRACT 2


Job Category

Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing - Advanced Practice


Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)


Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)


Additional Shift Details

Monday – Friday


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