PICU Nurse Practitioner 2 (NURSE PRACT 2)

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

• Provides patient care in a team-based care environment to a diverse 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.
• Apply By Date: 08/09/2026 by 11:59pm

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) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• One (1) year of recent experience as a nurse practitioner in a PICU or step-down setting
• 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
• Meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• One (1) year of recent experience as a nurse practitioner in a PICU or step-down setting
• 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
• Meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider

Skills

• Knowledge of advanced nursing practice
• Ability to manage chronic stable medical conditions
• Experience with acute or critical care
• Proficiency in medical and specialty protocols
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Leadership and decision-making abilities

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

Pay

$92.07 - $121.51
Salary Frequency: Hourly
Salary Grade: 118

Schedule

10-Hour Day Shifts