What are the responsibilities and job description for the Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner position at UC Davis Health?
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 SOM_SON 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.
Apply By Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 at 11 : 59 pm : Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time.
Minimum Qualifications
- One year or greater experience as a nurse practitioner is required.
- One year or greater recent clinical experience in specialty care of the hiring department.
- Experience in Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry
- Recent NP experience in a psychiatric setting
- 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) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
- National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
- Graduation with a master s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
- 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
Key Responsibilities
Department Overview
The University of California, Davis, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting for a nurse practitioner to serve as provider on the expanding Substance Abuse Disorders Clinic with a culturally diverse patient population at the UC Davis Medical Center. The applicant(s) will also collaborate with psychiatry residents and medical students, and supervise students from allied health disciplines (NP and PA students). The successful applicant(s) will also collaborate with faculty, staff and students from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis.
POSITION INFORMATION
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page
Physical Demands
Environmental Demands
Mental Demands
Work Environment
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 Ability to work flexible hours. References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.
Special Requirements
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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