Description

UC Davis Medical Center 

Sacramento, CA

Inpatient Medical Surgical Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist

Salary or Pay Range: $122,300.00-$259,900.00 Annual

Leverages in depth knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas to effectively manage highly complex inpatient medical surgical care. This includes multidisciplinary collaboration that identifies and prioritizes nursing care needs for a population of inpatient medial surgical patients. Develops, implements and evaluates new models of practice across the continuum of care. Leads the implementation of new policies and procedures across all nursing units. Collaborates with other clinical nurse specialists and health system leadership to lead change and develop evidence-based models of practice. 

Mentors excellence in patient care across 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. Develops and implements evidence-based patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act. 

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Possession of valid California RN and Advanced Practice license [i.e., Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner license]
• Furnishing license (if NP licensed)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire (if NP licensed)
• National Board Certification, if an NP, in an aligned specialty with the practice area
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduation with a master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• One year or greater clinical experience in the care of adult acute care medical surgical patients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in and independent role.
• Skills and experience to apply relevant theories and concepts to clinical practice.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years experience as CNS or NP in the care of adult acute care medical surgical patients 

Key Responsibilities

•  85% - Professional Practice, Health System Leadership, and Coordination and Collaboration
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Quality
• 5% - Education and Research

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=317082

Job ID #80825

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