Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem - Critical Care
Job Summary The Critical Care Physician Assistant is a licensed physician assistant who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide expert advanced practice in critical care. The primary responsibility of the Critical Care Physician Assistant (CCPA) is providing and directing care for patients in the adult ICUs at the UCSF Medical Center. The CCPA is responsible for maintaining quality of care standards for all procedures and clinical care provided in the ICUs. The CCPA provides self-direction and accountability in the development of this role within the medical center.
The CCPA shall provide medical care under the supervision of the Physician Director of Adult Critical Care Medicine and their individual collaborating physicians. The CCPA shall provide care in accordance with standardized procedures. The CCPA shall be proficient in the areas of arterial catheter insertion, central venous catheter insertion, ventilator management, sedation, and pain control. The Medical Staff Office on a biannual basis grants privileges to practice at UCSF Medical Center.
The CCPA - Medical ICU (MICU) will primarily be based in the Medical ICU. However, may rotate through all of the focused care ICUs at the medical center including: cardiothoracic, neurologic, neurosurgical, medical, general surgical, and transplant. The CCPA shall work collaboratively with physician students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians. The CCPA will participate in the precepting of APP students and post graduate fellows.
This position is scheduled for 12 hour rotating shifts from days to nights including holidays and weekends with the following MINIMUM AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
* Four (4) shifts per four (4) week schedule
* Shifts will be on both days and nights. On-call shifts are optional and do not count towards the minimum requirement.
* Weekend commitment: Must be available and willing to work at least 2 weekend shifts per schedule.
* Holiday Commitment: Must be available and willing to work at least 1 out of the 6 major holidays (Thanksgiving and day after, Christmas and Christmas Eve, New Years and New Years Eve).
* Night Commitment: Must be available and willing to work at least 8 night shifts in a 6 month period.
UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APP) to be credentialed through its Medical Staff Office in order to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Medical Center sites (Parnassus, Mission Bay, Mt. Zion, Satellite Clinics, et al). This process may take up to 90 days and must be completed prior to the start date in any APP position.
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 $128.67 - $128.67 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The primary responsibility of the Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (CCNP) is providing and directing care for patients in the adult ICUs at the UCSF Medical Center. The CCNP is responsible for maintaining quality of care standards for all procedures and clinical care provided in the ICUs. The CCNP provides self-direction and accountability in the development of this role within the medical center.
The CCNP shall provide medical and nursing care under the supervision of the Physician Director of Adult Critical Care Medicine and their individual collaborating physicians. The CCNP shall provide care in accordance with standardized procedures. The CCNP shall be proficient in the areas of arterial catheter insertion, central venous catheter insertion, ventilator management, sedation, and pain control. The Medical Staff Office on a biannual basis grants privileges to practice at UCSF Medical Center.
The CCNP may rotate through all of the focused care ICUs at the medical center including: cardiothoracic, neurologic, neurosurgical, medical, general surgical, and transplant. The CCNP shall work collaboratively with physician students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians. The CCNP will participate in the precepting of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) students and post graduate fellows. This position is scheduled for 12 hour rotating shifts from days to nights including holidays and weekends. Required Qualifications
- A minimum of one (1) year of recent experience working in Adult Critical Care patient care as a Physician Assistant
- Demonstrated excellence in the following areas: clinical practice, communication, clinical case management, leadership/problem identification/resolution, and teaching.
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited critical care practice transition program.
- A minimum of 2 years of recent experience as an inpatient Physician Assistant in an academic medical center.
- Experience with quality improvement and/or research.
- Author of publication in peer reviewed journal
- Experience as faculty or instructor in graduate advanced practice provider program
License/Certification
- California driver's license (CDL) if required for position
- Hold current national board certification by first day of work and maintain
- Completed a APA recognized graduate Master's Degree program as a Physician Assistant
- Active Physician Assistant licensure in State of California
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
- Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS certification.
- Neurocritical Care Society Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification upon hire.
- Must maintain Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification
- Submitted enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through the credentialing process by first clinical day.
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, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ppsm-20 For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Job Code and Payroll Title 009160 NURSE PRACT PD Job Category Advanced Practice Providers Bargaining Unit California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF) |
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May 22, 2025