Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner I​/II-PCS Advanced Practice Providers

Job Summary

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going 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: 2/14/2026-at midnight

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Two or more years of inpatient pediatric nursing including care of children with complex, chronic and/or life-threatening conditions and those at end of life
• Minimum of 6 months experience working as a nurse practitioner preferred.
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduation with a Master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Possession of valid California RN and Nurse Practitioner license without restrictions.
• Furnishing license within 3 months of hire.
• DEA within 3 months of hire.
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.
• Ability to perform patient procedures.

• 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
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• One (1) year or greater experience in palliative care or two (2) years or greater of pediatric inpatient ward or ICU level experience
• 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

• Five or more years of pediatric nursing including care of children with complex, chronic and/or life-threatening conditions and those at end of life.

• 80% - Inpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed)
• 10% - Professional Development
• 5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Research and Education

UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams…