Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric ICU

General Information

Job Name Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric ICU Department 6070020 - Neonatal AHP Dept Pediatric Position type Full Time Workplace Fully On-Site Primary Location San Francisco, CA, United States Job ID 1765

Description & Requirements

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 183-bed UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital has more than 150 specialists in more than 40 areas of medicine.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital provides extraordinary high-level care for children who require continuous monitoring. The unit has 20 beds for infants and children suffering from a variety of conditions or recovering from surgery. More than 1,000 children per year are admitted into the intensive care units at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital arriving via ambulance, helicopter and airplane from throughout the western United States.

The Pediatric Transitional Care Unit (TCUP) is a 18-bed unit for infants and children suffering from a variety of conditions or recovering from surgery. The TCU provides care to patients with a moderate to high complexity of disease such as those recovering from solid organ transplantation, titration of anticoagulant therapy and other infusion, and post-operative specialty surgery care (ENT, neurosurgery).  Patients requiring respiratory support including BIPAP, CPAP, high flow nasal cannula and patients requiring mechanical ventilation with tracheostomy in place are also routinely admitted to the TCUP.  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.

Nurse Practitioners on the PICU and TCUP Team provide care in rotating 12h shifts.

Qualifications Required qualifications: - Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing recognized Nurse Practitioner Program with a master’s or doctoral degree aligned with an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Specialization - Nurse Practitioner 1:- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience working as an RN in a Pediatric ICU setting - Nurse Practitioner 2: - Minimum of two (2) years of Nurse Practitioner experience in a pediatric inpatient or emergency department setting AND minimum of two (2) years inpatient RN experience in pediatric critical or transitional/intermediate care Preferred qualifications: - Minimum of three (3) years of experience working as an AC-PNP in a level III Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Licenses/Certifications: - California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction - California Nurse Practitioner (NP) License without restriction - California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number 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 About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. EEO Statement 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.

Additional Details

Job Code NURSE PRACT 2 (009147) Assignment Category Career IAP Level Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800) Job Family Nursing Campus 1 Benioff Children's Hospital in Mission Campus 2 Benioff Children's Hospital Percentage (%) 90 Shift Length 12 hours Shift Type Rotating Bargaining Unit NX Additional Shift Details Variable, Rotating holidays