Pediatric Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner

About the Role

The Pediatric Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner will deliver comprehensive healthcare under the clinical supervision of the Chief of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital –Oakland/San Francisco and under the administrative supervision of the Director of Pediatric Critical Care at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – San Francisco. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team of providers to care for patients in the Pediatric Cardiac Transitional Care Unit and in all inpatient areas that care for pediatric cardiothoracic surgery patients. Care is also provided in the outpatient clinic, via telehealth, and potentially in the operating room.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment, evaluation, planning, teaching, and case management of preoperative and postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patients in clinic and inpatient areas.
• Deliver comprehensive healthcare.
• Collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team of providers.
• Primarily work at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – San Francisco campus.
• May cross train to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – Oakland campus or other facilities where Pediatric Cardiothoracic surgeons operate.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Master’s degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from a California Board of Registered Nursing approved or verified school of nursing.
• Minimum of six (6) months of NP experience in Pediatric Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology.
• Demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills while working with families of acutely and critically ill children.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Dedication to patient care.
• Ability to critically think and problem solve.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of working experience as an NP in pediatric cardiology.
• RNFA certificate.

Licensure/Certifications

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction.
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction.
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges.
• NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role (e.g., Pediatric Inpatient (CPNP-AC)).
• California Driver License (if required for position).
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Additional required AHA certifications: PALS.
• UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. This credentialing process takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.