Department Description

PCS Nurse Practitioners Ortho Spine

Job Summary

Final Filing Date
10/29/2020

Salary Range
$70.73 - $93.34

Salary Frequency
Hourly

Appointment Type
Career

Percentage of Time
100%

Shift Hour
Mon Sat variable days. 3-12 hour shifts with one 8 hour shift every other week.

Location
Main Hospital

City
Sacramento

Union Representation
Yes

Benefits Eligible
Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Posting re-posted 10/26/2020

Responsibilities
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.

Required Qualifications
At least 1 year of recent inpatient NP experience on a surgical service or 1 year of recent NP experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinic.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Adult, Acute Care, ACAGNP or FNP National NP board certification.
National NP board certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area.
Graduation with a Master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
Possession of valid California RN and Nurse Practitioner license without restrictions.
Furnishing license.
DEA within 3 months of hire.
Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.
Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.

Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of recent clinical experience in ortho spine.

Special Requirements
Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider.
Ability to work flexible hours.
References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.
Ability to work overtime and work weekends and holidays.
This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

EEO
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.