What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner NICU position at UCSF Health?
- Sign-on Bonus Eligible
- Moving Expense Reimbursement Eligible
- 14 Paid Holidays in addition to Vacation/PTO and Sick Time
- Comprehensive Health and Welfare: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance
- Robust Retirement Options: Employer Contributions and Supplemental Plans
- Home and Family : Adoption assistance, Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance and more!
- Ranked #7 in Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report in 2025
- UCSF Pride Values
UCSF is a national leader in newborn care. Our children's hospital in San Francisco has a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) devoted to providing the most advanced care available to critically ill infants. As a certified level IV regional NICU, we are capable of providing all levels of newborn care, from basic to most intensive, and draw patients from across the region. Our San Francisco location, the William H. Tooley Intensive Care Nursery, was among the first NICUs in the world.
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 $100.48 - $130.31 (Hourly Rate).
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Department Description
The Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) was founded in 1964 and pioneered fetal surgery and is a 58-bed unit that provides care for critically ill newborns and infants. The ICN has the expertise to treat the smallest, sickest and most fragile babies needing surgery for heart, lung, gastrointestinal and other life-threatening conditions. Our neonatal heart program is one of the largest in the country, treating almost 200 newborns with heart disease each year. The ICN is a Regional Intensive Care Nursery and works with a network of 24 hospitals in Northern California to provide neonatology care.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Nursing with a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner specialization
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent working experience in a Level III or IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as a Nurse Practitioner
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years NNP work experience in a Level III or Level IV Neonatal ICU.
- Completion of a NICU Fellowship as an NP
License/Certification
- California driver’s license (CDL) if required for position.
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Current national certification from an accepted certifying agency and provide by first day of work.
- Accepted Certifications for this position: NNP-BC Link to UCSF NP Certification Table for reference: Acceptable NP Board Certifications Checklist 2.23.24.docx
- Current and active RN and NP and Furnishing license in California.
- Complete a BRN recognized graduate master’s degree program as a nurse practitioner.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
- Submit enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through credentialing by first clinical day. CCS enrollment as appropriate for pediatric environments.
- Hold current AHA BLS.
- Hold current AHA NRP.
- 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
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
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
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Salary : $100 - $130
