Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner

About the role

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy)
• Perform 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
• Act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff
• Provide patient care in a team-based care environment to a diverse patient population
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Apply knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations
• Participate in patient and staff education
• Meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

Requirements

• 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)
• 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
• At least three (3) years of recent NP experience in an acute care setting (Inpatient, ED, Critical Care)
• Recent NP experience working in Emergency Department
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role

Qualifications

• One year or greater recent clinical experience in specialty care of the hiring department

Skills

Apply By Date: 1/6/2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans