Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner II

UC Davis Medical Center

Sacramento, CA

Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner II

Salary or Pay Range : $83.52 - $110.21 Hourly

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.

Nurse Practitioner II provides 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year or greater experience as a nurse practitioner working in Neurosurgery, Critical Care, Neurocritical Care, or Neurology.
• National NP board certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) within three (3) months of hire
• 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.

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

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.

Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at :

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Job ID #67131

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation Information :

$83.52 / Hourly - $83.52 / Hourly

Starting At : 83.52 Hourly

Up To : 110.21 Hourly