Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Full Time

76025BR

Job Summary

The Pediatric Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner delivers comprehensive healthcare under the clinical supervision of the Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital –Oakland/San Francisco and under the administrative supervision of the Director of Pediatric Critical Care at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – San Francisco. The NP will collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team of providers to care for patients in the Pediatric Cardiac Transitional Care Unit and in all inpatient areas that care for pediatric cardiothoracic surgery patients. Care is also provided in the outpatient clinic, via telehealth, and potentially in the operating room (depending on departmental need, experience, and interest). In the clinic and inpatient areas, they're responsible for assessment, evaluation, planning, teaching, and case management of preoperative and postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients. They primarily work at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – San Francisco campus and may cross train to the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – Oakland campus or other facilities where our Pediatric Cardiothoracic surgeons operate.

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

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Required Qualifications

• One (1) year of Nurse Practitioner experience with pediatric cardiac patients.
• Internal candidates only:  more than 2 years of experience in the practice setting and completion of Family Nurse Practitioner or Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification 
• Master’s degree in Nursing with a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialization.
• Completion of an accredited Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification.  
• Demonstrated competence in communication, collaboration, clinical case management, leadership, problem identification and resolution, teaching and research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years NP experience with pediatric cardiac patients.
• Bilingual Spanish
• Certification as an RNFA
• Previous OR experience

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 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
• Must hold current AHA PALS 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

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, Nursing - Pediatric Services

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Oakland, CA, San Francisco, CA

Shift

Days, Rotating, Weekends, Variable

Additional Shift Details

On call weekend.