Surgical Float Team Nurse Practitioner ; NURSE PRACT

Position: Surgical Float Team Nurse Practitioner 1 / 2 (NURSE PRACT 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. #CA-LA

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 :
June 14th, 2026 - by 11:59pm

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:

• At least one (1) year inpatient med/surg, ICU, or ER nursing experience.
• 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) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within 7 days of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 7 days of hire
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• ATLS Certification

NPII:

• One (1) year or greater experience as a nurse practitioner in an adult inpatient setting or completion of a nationally accredited Advanced Practice Fellowship Program in an aligned specialty.
• 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) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within 7 days of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 7 days of hire
• 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

Key Responsibilities

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

Department Overview

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 caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system.

Department Specific Job Scope

Department role with APP Float Team:
To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to assigned surgical services and hospitalist service patients and their families. This includes variable shifts caring for patients on hospital wards for services such as orthopedics, trauma/ACS, neurosurgery, and additional services depending on staffing needs. Patient management decisions are highly…