Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem

MED-CORE-GERI

Per Diem

78544BR

Job Summary

The Division of Geriatrics seeks a Nurse Practitioner to support the UCSF 360 Wellness Center consult service.  UCSF 360 Wellness Center was created in 1984 to offer a range of high-quality services in a single location for people living with HIV/AIDS, and this position requires optimizing the care of older adults in the 360 Clinic when consults are requested by providers. 

The clinical work involves providing consultation services from Geriatrics to the 360 Clinic by completing structured assessments, patient exam, and making recommendations to the clinic and Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) for ongoing care/ home management as indicated.  It involves coordination with pharmacists, 360 clinic 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 position does not involve direct clinical management of patients in the 360 Clinic.  The committed hours are based on ad hoc needs of the 360 Clinic through scheduled consults, which may be conducted in person or via telemedicine.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced Nurse Practitioner who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills, and experience necessary to provide expert advanced nursing care in the area of geriatric specialization.  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.

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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 Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 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

• One (1) year NP experience providing care for patients living with HIV/AIDS or working/serving in HIV care communities.
• Ability to travel to provide in-home care.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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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

Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM