Pediatric ICU Physician Assistant-PCS Nurse Practitioners

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71712

Location

Sacramento

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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Job Summary

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To provide independent advanced practice provider 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 standard practice protocols 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. PA'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 California Physician assistant board.

Apply By Date : 11 / 7 / 2025

Minimum Qualifications

• California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• National PA board certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Graduation with a master's degree or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• One year or greater recent clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in a PICU, PCICU or pediatric cardiac step-Down setting
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgment 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

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

UC Davis Health is at the forefront of incorporating Advanced Practice Providers (APP) as part of interprofessional care teams to support increasing numbers of complex care patients. APPs are vital parts of the multidisciplinary hospital based teams caring for our patients in specialty care throughout the UC Davis Health system.

Department Specific Job Scope

The role of the night Physician Assistant (PA) in the PICU / PCICU includes primarily caring for the PCICU patients, however also includes caring for the PICU patients overnight in collaboration with the PICU attending, PICU fellow and rotating PICU resident. The PA will provide initial patient evaluation, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, initiation of appropriate treatments and medications using established protocols and practices. In addition, the role will include : interaction with medical / surgical and cardiac patients; consultation with other providers; communication with patients and families; admission / transfer / discharge planning; documentation of care. With appropriate credentials and privileges, the PA may also perform invasive procedures (e.g., placement of central venous and arterial catheters, endotracheal intubation) within their defined scope of practice. The PA will also provide education to patients, family members, ICU members, and medical providers including medical students, residents, and fellow physicians. PAs may participate in the design and implementation of research and / or quality improvement studies within the PICU / PCICU

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Ability to work flexible hours References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.

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A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan, and our strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here.

The University of California, Davis, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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