Description
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner I/II
Salary or Pay Range:
NPI: $79.58-$104.95 Hourly
NPII: $83.52-$110.21 Hourly
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 for your specific department. 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 will be independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NP's are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.
The Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner working as a Nurse Practitioner 2 provides clinical expertise to acutely ill neurosurgery patients and their families in the inpatient areas, is a resource person for health care providers, and participates in neurosurgical teaching programs.
Provides direct patient care 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.
Minimum Qualifications
*Applicants will be hired at NPI (new grad) or NPII depending on qualifications and experience.*
NPI/II:
- One year of recent nursing experience in Neurological Surgery required.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
- National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Board Certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- 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
- Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) within 3 months 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
NPII:
- One year or greater experience as a nurse practitioner required.
Special Requirements
- This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at:
http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=285058
Job ID #68463
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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