Pediatric ICU Nurse Practitioner I/II-(NP)-PCS Nurse Practitioners

About the role

The role of the night PNP in the PICU/PCICU includes primarily caring for the PCICU patients, however also includes caring for the PICU patients overnight in collaboration with the PICU attending, PICU fellow and rotating PICU resident.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial patient evaluation, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, initiation of appropriate treatments and medications using established protocols and practices.
• Interact with medical/surgical and cardiac patients.
• Consult with other providers.
• Communicate with patients and families.
• Admission/transfer/discharge planning.
• Documentation of care.
• Perform invasive procedures (e.g., placement of central venous and arterial catheters, endotracheal intubation) within their defined scope of practice.
• Provide education to patients, family members, ICU members, and medical providers including medical students, residents, and fellow physicians.

Requirements

• NP I/II: Two (2) years or greater recent clinical experience as a registered nurse in a PCICU or combined PICU/PCICU setting
• Current AHA CPR/BLS and PALS certifications
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area within 3 months of hire
• Graduation with a Master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• Possession of valid California RN and Nurse Practitioner license without restrictions
• Furnishing license within 3 months of hire
• DEA within 3 months of hire
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Ability to perform patient procedures

Qualifications

• NP II: 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) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PNP-AC) National Board Certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• One year or greater recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner in a PICU, PCICU or pediatric cardiac step-Down setting
• 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

Skills

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Two years or greater recent clinical experience as a nurse practitioner in a PCICU setting

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits and perks
• Flexible work hours
• Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site

Pay

Salary or Pay Range: NPI: $87.74-$115.70 NP II: $92.07-$121.51

Salary Frequency: Hourly

Salary Grade: STEPSUC

Job Title: NURSE PRACT 2

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 90

Shift Hours: 12 Hour Night Shift

Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)

Union Representation: NX-Nurses

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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

• Ability to work flexible hours