Description
UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, CA
Trauma Nurse Practitioner
Salary or Pay Range: $92.07-$121.51 Hourly
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 or independently based on licensure. 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 are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.
Provides patient care in a team based care environment 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.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
- California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
- California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
- American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
- National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
- American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 7 days of hire
- American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 7 days of hire
- Graduation with a master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
- One year or greater experience as a Nurse Practitioner on an inpatient surgical service or completion of an accredited APP Fellowship Program in an aligned specialty
- 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
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
- One year or greater experience as a nurse practitioner on a trauma service
Key Responsibilities
- 90% - Clinical Practice
- 10% - Other Professional Activity
Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at
http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=318735
Job ID #83305
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
