Nurse Practitioner PD - Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Job Description

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital is recognized throughout the world as a leader in health care, known for innovation, technology and compassionate care. UCSF has one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation, according to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Our 180-bed UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital has more than 150 specialists in more than 40 areas of medicine.

The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) is an 18-bed unit that specializes in the care of children with complex congenital cardiac disease. Surgical procedures include repair of congenital heart defects and permanent pacemaker insertion. Medical interventions include management of acute/chronic heart failure, septic shock, renal and respiratory failure. Critically ill children are cared for with such treatment modalities as mechanical ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, ventricular assist devices, temporary pacemaker therapy, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy and acute hemodialysis.

The Nurse Practitioner will act as a full member of the team taking responsibility for the safe delivery of care in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows and residents. This team member will meet productivity expectations as set forth by the Division Chief, performing any duties related to patient care activities that are appropriate and clearly delineated.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing approved or verified school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Minimum of twelve (12) months of NP experience in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU or Peds Critical Care
• Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills while working with families of acutely and critically ill children
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Dedication to patient care
• Ability to critically think and problem solve

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of working experience as an RN in the pediatric critical care or pediatric cardiology

Licenses/Certifications:

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges
  NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role
• Pediatric Inpatient (CPNP-AC). See Addendum A below for more detail.
• California Driver License (if required for position)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4 and 5 registered to a California address
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Additional required AHA certifications: PALS
• Additional required certifications (such as ENLS):
  None

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

• Additional Shift Details Days, nights, weekends
• Budgeted Job Salary Range 141.87
• Campus Location 1 Benioff Children's Hospital in Mission
• Bargaining Unit NX
• FLSA Status Non-exempt
• Job Code and Payroll Title 009147 | NURSE PRACT 2

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.