The role of the Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner is to facilitate multidisciplinary care through interaction with patients, housestaff, attendings, and ward nurses. Patient care provided includes but not limited to, initiating appropriate consultations and referrals, postoperative patient evaluation and care, follow-up evaluations; and patient care planning, care education, and coordination of care.
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload 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
Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner
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
Knowledge of research methods
Ability to coordinate data collection
Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
Ability to use time effectively
Readily assist other workers and motivate cooperation of staffs at all levels
Supervisory skills, knowledge and ability to train, lead, and oversee, the work of others
Performs duties in a self-directed manner with minimal supervisor or direction according to defined level of responsibility
Demonstrate the ability to professionally interact and communicate appropriately with staff, patients, and families
Ability to write legibly and dictate clearly
Ability to apply relevant theories and concepts to clinical practice
Knowledge of hospital policy and procedures, standardized procedures, and scope of nursing practice
Ability to use advanced medical and nursing knowledge in the evaluation of a variety of medical and surgical problems by obtaining an accurate history and performing an appropriate physical exam
Physical ability and technical skills to perform a variety of surgical procedures and to assist in moving patients or stand on feet for extended periods of time.
Specialized knowledge and skill in the management of Neonatal surgery patients and their families with complex problems with a focus on gastrointestinal and/ or colorectal disorders: problems with a focus on gastrointestinal and or colorectal disorders problems with a focus on gastrointestinal and or colorectal disorders
Pediatric surgery inpatient and outpatient knowledge
NP experience in both in-patient and out-patient care settings
Surgical specialty experience
Key Responsibilities
80% - Clinical Practice
10% - Quality Improvement, Data Management, and Other Administrative Duties
10% - Programmatic Development
Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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