Neonatal Physician Assistant - PCS Nurse Practitioners

About the role

To provide independent advanced practice provider 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, specialty and standard practice protocols in accordance with the PA practice agreement. 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. PAs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.

Responsibilities

• 80% - Inpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed)
• 10% - Professional Development
• 5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Education and Research

Requirements

• California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
• DEA within 3 months of hire
• National PA board certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) or UCDH-issued BLS CPR certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 7 days of hire
• Graduation with a master’s degree or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or completion of certified Physician Assistant training from an accredited program.
• Three years of full-time Physician Assistant experience working in a Level III or Level IV NICU.
• 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
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

Qualifications

• Five years or greater recent clinical experience in a Level III or Level IV NICU highly desirable
• Experience in providing care to extremely low birth weight neonates highly desirable.

Skills

• Knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, sets priorities, and uses abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations.
• Participates in patient and staff education.
• Demonstrates leadership skills.
• Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the California Physician Assistant board.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

Pay

Salary or Pay Range: $84.43 -$111.40 - Eligible for up to $10,000.00 sign on bonus

Schedule

Shift (Work Schedule): 12 Hours, Days, Nights, Variable

Location

Location: Davis Tower (HSP070)

Union Representation

Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals

Appointment Type

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time

Percentage of Time: 90%

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Ability to work flexible hours

This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

Special Requirements

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

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