Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem

Psych-ZSFG-Admin-General

Per Diem

78118BR

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco are hiring Nurse Practitioners for the Jail Behavioral Health Service (JBHS). The Psychiatric NPs will provide clinical assessment and treatment for patients in the JBHS.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

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

JBHS is committed to providing outstanding care to our incarcerated population, and includes clinicians with experience and expertise working with patients of diverse cultures and experiences. Led by Medical Director Loren Roth, MD, JBHS is two UCSF Attending Psychiatrists, with San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) Medical, Nursing, and BHS staff contributing to a high quality collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
• Minimum one (1) year experience with the chronically mentally ill, preferably with patients with a dual diagnosis (substance abuse/mental illness).
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be detail orientated.
• Ability to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required time frames.
• Ability to work with patients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• DNSc - Doctor of Nursing Science.
• Prior related ZSFG experience or prior UCSF or UC experience.
• Ability to qualify as UCSF Health trusted interpreter in Spanish.
• Experience using EPIC/AVATAR.
• Cantonese/Mandarin speaking ability.

License/Certification

• California driver's license (CDL) if required for position.
• Current national certification from an accepted certifying agency and provide by first day of work
  • Accepted Certifications for this position: AGNP-C,A-GNP-C ANP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Link to UCSF NP Certification Table for reference: https://ucsf.app.box.com/s/a2wll0d3oqe3j9shkb1nvewnqkbzjlun
• Hold a current and active RN and NP and Furnishing license in California.
• Complete a BRN recognized graduate master's degree program as a nurse practitioner.
• Obtain an active and/or transferable DEA license to California and provide evidence by 90th day of clinical practice. (It is the responsibility of the employee to transfer their DEA license to their new place of employment if from out of state, via online DEA portal and provide evidence of transfer).
• Submit enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through credentialing by first clinical day. CCS enrollment as appropriate for pediatric environments.
• Current AHA CPR Certification.
• State regulation requires that you have a supervising physician to practice.
• Incumbents with less than 6 months of NP experience will be hired as a Nurse Practitioner 1.

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

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009160 NURSE PRACT PD

Job Category

Advanced Practice Providers, Nursing - Advanced Practice

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Employee Class

Per Diem

Percentage

20%

Location

San Francisco, CA, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable