Nurse Practitioner Cardiology Critical Care
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology
Full Time
77835BR
Job Summary
The Cardiology Critical Care Nurse Practitioner position has clinical, procedural, administrative, and educational responsibilities in the care of adult patients requiring assessment, diagnosis, management, and treatment in the critical care setting. Under the supervision of the Chief of Cardiology Critical Care and the Heart & Vascular Director of Advanced Practice Providers, the Cardiology Intensive Care APP (CICU APP) will have a critical role in the inpatient setting, with both team member and individual duties. These responsibilities will include examination and assessment, diagnosis, and planning; treatment implementation, coordination, and continuity; performance of specific procedures; development of practice protocols and evaluation of quality of care; education of patients, families and other health care practitioners.
One of the following National NP Board Certifications are required: ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu)
Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.
For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required Qualifications
NP I
Minimum 3 years cardiovascular ICU nursing experience.Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to successfully perform the duties of the assigned position.Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and in varying schedules as outlined.Flexibility to work across all UCSF campuses, UCSF affiliates and UCSF Faculty Practice patient care locations.
NP II
Minimum 6 months NP experience in inpatient general surgery, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular, or critical care ICU. Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to successfully perform the duties of the assigned position.Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and in varying schedules as outlined.Flexibility to work across all UCSF campuses, UCSF affiliates and UCSF Faculty Practice patient care locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience with point of care ultrasoundPrior experience with line insertionPrior experience with MCS patient populationPrior experience in an academic setting
License/Certification
California driver’s license (CDL) if required for positionMust hold current national certification from an accepted certifying agency and provide by first day of workAccepted Certifications for this position: ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC https://ucsf.app.box.com/s/a2wll0d3oqe3j9shkb1nvewnqkbzjlun Must hold a current and active RN and NP and Furnishing license in California.Must have completed a BRN recognized graduate master’s degree program as a nurse practitioner.Must obtain an active and/or transferable DEA license to California and provide evidence by 90th day of clinical practice. (It is the responsibility of the employee to transfer their DEA license to their new place of employment if from out of state, via online DEA portal and provide evidence of transfer)Must have submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through credentialing by first clinical day. CCS enrollment as appropriate for pediatric environmentsMust hold current AHA BLS as minimum requirementMust hold current AHA ACLS as minimum requirementState regulation requires that you have a supervising physician to practice Incumbents with less than 6 months of NP experience will be hired as a Nurse Practitioner 1
UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
009147 NURSE PRACT 2
Job Category
Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing - Adult Services, Nursing - Advanced Practice
Bargaining Unit
California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
90%
Location
Parnassus Heights (SF), San Francisco, CA
Shift
Days, Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Weekends, Variable
Shift Length
12 Hours
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