Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem Division of Geriatrics

MED-CORE-GERI

Per Diem

76759BR

Job Summary

The Division of Geriatrics seeks a per diem Nurse Practitioner to support the Age-Friendly Geriatrics Emergency Department (AFED) consult service.  UCSF is engaged in creating an Age-Friendly Health System (AFHS), this position requires optimizing the care of older adults in the emergency department setting when consults are requested by ED providers.  Clinical work involves providing consult services from Geriatrics to the ED by completing structured assessments, patient exam, and making recommendations to the ED and Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) for ongoing care/ home management as indicated.  Works in coordination with pharmacists, ED providers, geriatricians, social workers, community-based providers, and other interdisciplinary professionals and/or services to create an optimal discharge or ongoing plan of care for the patient.  The NP works collaboratively with the geriatricians in the Division of Geriatrics that are identified on scheduled shifts, and with the ED faculty overseeing the external funds. 

The position does not involve direct clinical management of patients in the emergency department. 

Commitment to work at least 4 shifts per month and all shifts are 8 hours and the service requires onsite clinical coverage 7 days per week.

Our ideal candidate is an nurse practitioner who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills, and experience necessary to provide expert advanced nursing care in the geriatric specialty.  They will be guided and follow the policies and standardized procedures, rules and regulations, requirement of supervision under CA statute, and bylaws of the UCSF Health, some Nursing, Medical Staff, and any unique policies related to the provision of patient services. In California, nurse practitioners (APRNs) can practice, bill, and provide independent health care services under a standardized procedure in collaboration with a supervising physician.

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

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)

Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Division of Geriatrics’ work is grounded in a deep commitment to and respect for older persons. We are specialists in aging. Our expertise is in optimizing the health of older individuals. We work in the community and on virtually every UCSF campus – Parnassus, San Francisco VA Health Care System, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Mission Bay, and UCSF Center for Geriatric Care. The Division has over 130 employees including faculty, volunteer clinical faculty, fellows, staff, student interns and volunteers. We are deeply committed to, and will champion diversity, equity and inclusion as our core mission and will nurture and grow a culture in which everyone from all backgrounds is welcomed, supported, respected, and valued!

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of adult primary care or acute care practice experience as a nurse practitioner  in a diverse patient population.
• Experience in requesting or providing consultative services.
• Experience with clinical documentation in an electronic health record.
• More than one (1) year experience providing direct geriatric patient care as part of clinical experience.
• Able to interpret tests, procedures, and radiographic studies.
• Able to adhere to all policies and procedures of UCSF Health in terms of HIPPA/Communication/Privacy/Code of Conduct, and any other UCSF or Med Center Policies, which includes meeting the encounter closure requirements of the Med Staff Bylaws.
• Flexibility to work at all UCSF Health licensed facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Nursing Practice.
• Geriatrics experience inpatient or outpatient.
• Experience in precepting NP students.
• Ability to qualify as UCSF Health trusted interpreter in Spanish.
• Experience using EPIC.

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.
  • Accepted Certifications for this position:
  • AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FNP-C, ANP-C*, ANP-BC*, AGPCNP-BC, ACNP-BC* (This is a consult service ONLY without direct patient management requirements and ONLY evaluates Geriatric patients) Link to UCSF NP Certification Table for reference: https://ucsf.box.com/s/a2wll0d3oqe3j9shkb1nvewnqkbzjlun
• Must hold a current and active RN and NP and Furnishing license in California.
• Must have completed a BRN recognized graduate master’s degree program as a nurse practitioner.
• Must obtain an active and/or transferable DEA license to California and provide evidence by 90th day of clinical practice. (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 provide evidence of transfer).
• Must have submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through credentialing by first clinical day.  CCS enrollment as appropriate for pediatric environments.
• Must hold current AHA BLS as minimum requirement.   
• State regulation requires that you have a supervising physician to practice.
• Incumbents with less than 6 months of NP experience will be hired as a Nurse Practitioner 1.

UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.

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.

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

009160 NURSE PRACT PD

Job Category

Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing - Advanced Practice

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF), San Francisco, CA

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday