Pediatric ICU Nurse Practitioner I​/II-(NP-PCS Nurse Practitioners

Job Summary

#CA-LA 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: 08/01/2026 at 11:59pm

This position will be considering applications as they apply, until filled.

• Two (2) years or greater recent clinical experience as a registered nurse in a PCICU or combined PICU/PCICU setting
• Current AHA CPR/BLS and PALS certifications
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area within 3 months of hire.
• 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) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) National Board Certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• One year or greater recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner in a PICU, PCICU or pediatric cardiac step-Down setting
• 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

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Two years or greater recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner in a PCICU setting

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

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.

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