Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner Per Diem; NURSE PRACT PD

Job Summary

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g., chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office.

Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.

Provides patient care in a team based care environment to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Apply By Date: 12/18/2025 at 11:59 p.m.

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Certification.
• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Acute Care Board Certification
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• At least 2 years of recent NP experience in neurosurgery, critical care, neurocritical care or neurology.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self‑direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

• 90% – Clinical Practice
• 10% – Other Professional Activity

The Department of Neurological Surgery is a subspecialty department in the School of Medicine that supports the academic, clinical and research missions of the SOM.

The Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are board certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants who practice in collaboration with neurosurgeons and neurointensivists, providing a team approach in the management of patients' health care. APPs are licensed medical professionals who can examine, test, treat and prescribe medications for patients. Our APPs practice both in the hospital and in our clinics.

The goal of advanced practice providers is to ensure continuity of care and increase access to neurosurgical treatment. They also provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses and treatment plans. They work closely with your doctor to deliver high quality care.

• Salary or Pay Range: $116.45
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 120
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  NURSE PRACT PD
• UC Job Code: 009160
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff:
  Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Variable 12 hour shifts, primarily nights including weekends and holidays.
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP
  001) - Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible: No
• This position is 100% on‑site

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