Nurse Practitioner PD - Pediatric BMT, Hematology & Oncology

About the role

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals rank among the nation's best in all 11 specialties assessed in U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings. We have two main campuses serving children and their families, one in Oakland and one in San Francisco, as well as satellite locations throughout Northern California.

Responsibilities

• Independently (independent APP encounter) or collaboratively (shared physician and APP encounter) evaluates and manages patients.
  • Takes histories, performs physical examinations, responds to changes in patient status, performs consults, orders or furnishes medications/diagnostic tests/treatments/therapies/consultations/referrals/durable medical equipment (DME)/home health services.
  • Care provided must be documented in the electronic medical record in accordance with the UCSF Rules and Regulations.
  • Provider services must be billed to reflect the performing provider and comply with the APP Billing Policy 3.08.01.
  • Responds to clinical documentation integrity inquiries from the Department of Quality and Patient Safety within 3 days.
• Performs procedures granted to them via privileges/standardized procedures.
• Identifies patients with acute decompensation or failure and responds to the hospital plan of care and reviews with physician.
• Initiates consultations as indicated.
• Documents independent assessment findings and recommends appropriate treatments.
• Participates in service rounds and patient evaluation and treatment planning.
• Reviews lab tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests, and initiates appropriate team plans.
• Evaluates complex cases, establishes individualized plans of care for disposition to a lower level of care.
• Interprets and acts upon completed tests, procedures, and radiographic studies.
• Completes clinically relevant paperwork/electronic health record (EHR) documentation, including but not limited to ordering medications, completing episodic care notes and discharge summaries in accordance with the UCSF Rules and Regulations.
• Effectively communicates findings, treatment options, and care plans with patients and their families.
• May first assist in the operating room if privileged to do so through OMAG after completing the required certification and proctoring.
• Maintains continuity of care during hospitalization, monitors and evaluates patients for discharge.
• Sets parameters and guidelines for continuum of care with multi-disciplinary team. This includes evaluating and defining discharge regimen.
• Discharges patients including prescribing/furnishing medications, ordering DME, and recommending or referring for ongoing follow up care, providing discharge teaching, and completing discharge summaries.
• Coordinates care throughout the continuum including hospital admission, care coordination with staff and consulting services, and hospital discharge planning.
• Coordinates episodic care and determines timing of routine clinic follow up.
• Participates in huddles with clinic/hospital staff and anticipates patients who require close management or intervention.
• Consults with nursing staff on plan and implementation of individualized nursing care plans.
• Independently provides case summaries for disability, insurance agencies, workers compensation, work releases, and medical supply agencies.
• Formulates and implements protocols to improve quality and efficiency and control waste in the clinical specialty.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing recognized Nurse Practitioner Program with a master’s or doctoral degree in a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specialization.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent NP experience, working with Pediatric BMT, Hematology & Oncology patients.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction.
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction.
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges.
• National board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role - Pediatric Inpatient (CPNP-AC).
• 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.

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 have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, 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.