Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner I​/II; NURSE PRACT

Position: Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner I/II (NURSE PRACT 1/2)
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 : 6/23/2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST

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

* Applicants will be hired at NP I (new grad) or NP II depending on qualifications and experience.
* NP I & II

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• 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) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) within 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
• 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

NP I

• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License within 3 months of hire
• At least 3 years of recent ICU nursing experience and completion of a neurocritical care NP student rotation.

NP II

• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• At least one year of neurocritical care, critical care, or inpatient neurosurgery APP experience or completion of a neurocritical care APP fellowship program.

Key Responsibilities

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

Department Overview

The Department of Neurological Surgery at UC Davis Health is home to internationally recognized experts in neurosurgical disorders. This includes a full-range of technologies to provide the most current and effective treatments for the entire spectrum of neurological disease.

We provide expertise in neurosurgical care for the majority of the Northern California area. Both clinical and basic science research are foundational support for our focus on patient care.

Department Specific Job Scope

This role will serve as the Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range:
  • NP I: $ 87.74 -$ 1 1 5.70
  • NP II: $ 92.07 -$ 121.51
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 119/118
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  NURSE PRACT 1/ 2
• UC Job Code: 009148/ 009147
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 90 %
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Variable 12 hour shifts
• Location:
  Main Hospital (HSP
  001)
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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