Nurse Practitioner Diabetes Pediatric Program

Nurse Practitioner Diabetes Pediatric Program

PEDS-ENDOCRINOLOGY

Part Time

86402BR

Job Summary

The UCSF Pediatric Diabetes Program is a robust interdisciplinary research and clinical practice. Our practice is a multi-disciplinary integrated clinic that serves a broad range of patients of diverse backgrounds.

The principal responsibilities of this position encompass different aspects of the comprehensive research, pediatric diabetes projects and clinical care that children with diabetes of all types require. The NP is expected to contribute to clinical research, clinical projects and overall pediatric diabetes care to support UCSF Pediatric Diabetes Program staff including global health projects. This includes standard clinic visits at least every 2-3 months, with standard review of systems and physical examination, as well as review of diabetes data and adjustments of insulin regimen and other diabetes medications. In addition, clinical management includes diabetes education in an outpatient pediatric diabetes practice, case management, and periodic review of diabetes data and adjustments of insulin regimens. This position requires direct assessments of patients, research subjects physical and emotional health, initial and ongoing diabetes education and training on different aspects of diabetes management and use of diabetes devices(including investigational diabetes technology devices), and responding daily to phone calls and emails regarding clinical care, reviewing insulin pump and glucose downloads, adjusting insulin and other medication regimens to optimize metabolic control (with or without physician's supervision and assistance), and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDs, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, social workers, psychologists, transition coordinator, and school nurses or community liaisons). NP will join the current CDE pool and share the responsibilities including EOD. Furthermore, the NP will conduct group sessions to train patients and their families in the use of insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors and other diabetes devices and treatments.

NP will support the Type 1 diabetes clinical research team at UCSF conducting immunotherapy trials and projects in those at risk for or with recent onset disease. Efforts will include recruitment of patients to the studies conducted by UCSF Pediatric Diabetes Program, and ongoing support of diabetes management during the course of clinical trials participation, optimizing their use of current technology to ensure ideal glycemic control during the course of study participation.

NP will also assist in optimizing widespread screening for type 1 diabetes risk, to identify subject who may be eligible for prevention trials; these efforts may include screening events at diabetes walks, camps, and community events planned by the UCSF research team.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $100.48 - $130.31 (Hourly Rate).

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Department Description

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest and most complex departments in the School of Medicine (SOM). The department is comprised of 18 divisions, with clinical income from inpatient and outpatient activities total over $65 million dollars in charges and annual extramural funding (contracts and grants) exceeding $35 million. The Department's mission includes research (both basic and clinical), education, patient care and public service.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing recognized Nurse Practitioner Program with a master's or doctoral degree aligned with the patient population and clinical role.
• Master's degree with a combination relevant diabetes clinical experience with diabetes specific qualifications such as :

Critical analysis, problem-solving skills and collaboration with multi-disciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

License / Certification

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

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009147 NURSE PRACT 2

Job Category

Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing - Advanced Practice, Nursing - Pediatric Services, Nursing - Pediatric-Other

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

50%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

TBD