Surgical Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner 1 or 2

Nurse Practitioner

To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going 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. 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. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.

Provides patient care in a team-based care environment to a diversified 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recent clinical rotation on a surgical service as part of the Nurse Practitioner program
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License within 3 months of hire
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 7 days of hire date
• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• 90% - Clinical Practice
• 10% - Other Professional Activity

Department Overview:

UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system.

Department Specific Job Scope:

Provide support of the Hand Consult and other surgical services as needed in the Emergency Department, including orthopedic surgery and trauma surgery. Manage assigned patients, consults, and procedures independently. Work collaboratively with physician colleagues in the division of labor to ensure timely consults and admissions. Perform procedures within scope of practice and standardized procedures. Support ward management and discharge functions for Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: NP I: $87.74 - $115.70 NP II: $92.07 -$121.51 Salary Frequency: Hourly Salary Grade: 118 UC Job Title: NURSE PRACT 2 UC Job Code: 009147 Number of Positions: 2 Appointment Type: Staff: Career Percentage of Time: 90% Shift (Work Schedule): 12 Hours, Day / Nights Variable Location: Main Hospital (HSP001) Union Representation: NX-Nurses Benefits Eligible: Yes