Surgery

The Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner working as a Nurse Practitioner 2 provides clinical expertise to acutely and critically ill neurosurgery and neurology patients and their families in inpatient areas, is a resource person for health care providers, assists with teaching programs, and participates in research.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 for your specific department. 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 will be independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NP s are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff. Provides direct patient care 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.

Apply By Date : 4/22/25 at 11:59 pm.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

Applicants will be hired at NPI (new grad) or NPII depending on qualifications and experience.

NP I/II
•  Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
•  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
•  American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
•  Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) within three (3) months of hire
•  National NP board certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC).
•  Graduation with a master s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
•  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 NP I
•  One year or greater recent clinical experience in specialty care of the hiring department
•  At least 5 years of Neuro ICU RN experience.
•  Must have completed a Neurocritical Care rotation as an NP Student
•  California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License within 3 months of hire NP II
•  At least one year of recent experience working as an NP in neurocritical care, critical care, neurology, or neurosurgery.
•  California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License Preferred Qualifications
•  One year or greater recent clinical experience in specialty care of the hiring department highly desirable.
•  General critical care procedural experience.
•  Basic EEG interpretation experience Key Responsibilities
•  80% - Clinical Practice
•  5% - Leadership and Quality
•  5% - Education/Research
•  5% - Professional Development
•  5% - Coordination and Collaboration Department Overview

The Department of Neurological Surgery is a clinical specialty unit in the School of Medicine that provides direct patient care, training and graduate medical education, and basic and applied medical research programs. It serves as a referral center for neurosurgical patients in northern California.

POSITION INFORMATION
•   Salary or Pay Range:
•   NPI: $83.56-$110.19
•   NPII: $87.69-$115.72
•   Salary Frequency: Hourly
•   Salary Grade: 119 / 118
•   UC Job Title: NURSE PRACT 1 / 2
•   UC Job Code: 009148/ 009147
•   Number of Positions: 1
•   Appointment Type: Staff: Career
•   Percentage of Time: 90%
•   Shift Hours: 12 hrs, variable days and nights including weekends and holidays
•   Location: Main Hospital (HSP001) Sacramento, CA
•   Union Representation: NX-Nurses
•   Benefits Eligible: Yes
•   This position is 100% on-site
•   This is not an H-1B visa opportunity Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page
•  If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract.
•  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. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
•  UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff Physical Demands
•  Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
•  Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
•  Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
•  Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
•  Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
•  Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
•  Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
•  Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
•  Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
•  Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
•  Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
•  Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
•  Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours 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
•  UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
•  Ability to work flexible hours References reflect an overall meet or exceeds. Special Requirements Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
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