Surgery - General 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 as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure.
Responsibilities
- Inpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed)
- Professional Development
- Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
- Research and Education
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) Certification within 7 days of hire
- Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
- One year or greater experience as a nurse practitioner in an adult inpatient setting or completion of a nationally accredited Advanced Practice Fellowship Program in an aligned specialty
- 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
- Minimum Qualifications
- License and/or certification if required of the position
- 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) Certification within 7 days of hire
- Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
- One year or greater experience as a nurse practitioner in an adult inpatient setting or completion of a nationally accredited Advanced Practice Fellowship Program in an aligned specialty
- 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
Skills
- Knowledge of advanced nursing practice
- Ability to manage chronic stable medical conditions
- Experience with acute or critical care
- Expertise in medical and specialty protocols
- Ability to make independent patient management decisions
- Ability to consult with attending physicians for complex medical decision making
- Ability to act as an expert resource person for healthcare providers
- Ability to provide patient care in a team-based care environment
- Ability to apply knowledge, experience, and judgment to evaluate clinical situations
- Ability to participate in patient and staff education
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to demonstrate accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
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