Full Job Description
This employment opportunity is being recruited by Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego on behalf of Children’s Specialists of San Diego. This position may work in multiple San Diego Urgent Care locations.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Practitioner, NICU-ED-UC provides comprehensive physical assessment, treatment, psychosocial support, referral, and health education to children and families in clinical settings. This position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician and is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well pediatric patients collaboratively with the Divisions of Neonatology, Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care. The Nurse Practitioner, NICU-ED-UC also functions as a clinical leader, educator, researcher, and consultant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree
Current California Nurse Practitioner License
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
Furnishing number, State of California (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
DEA license for position that require the writing of scheduled medications (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
Medicare Billing Number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) – (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
Certification: Nurse Practitioner, National (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services
Successfully complete the requirements of the delegations of Services for the assigned division
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree
Current PALS certification (AHA)
2 years of experience in clinical nursing with emphasis in specialty area
Experience in specialty area as a Nurse Practitioner
Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
Bilingual
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
JOB SUMMARY:
The Physician Assistant, NICU/ED/UC position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant, NICU/ED/UC is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well pediatric patients collaboratively with the Divisions of Neonatology, Emergency Medicine, or Urgent Care. Implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with CSSD policies and procedures. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to Division needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree
Completion of a Physician Assistant Program
Current California Physician Assistant License
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
Furnishing number, State of California (within 1 year of employment)
DEA license for position that require the writing of scheduled medications (within 1 year of employment)
Medicare Billing Number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) – (Must obtain within 6 months of employment)
Certification: Physician Assistant, National Commission (within 1 year of employment)
Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services
Successfully complete the requirements of the delegations of Services for the assigned division
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree
Current PALS certification (AHA)
2 years of experience in clinical practice with emphasis in specialty area
Experience in specialty area as a Physician Assistant
Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
Bilingual
The expected hiring range for this position is $74.51 to $102.45
Children’s Specialists of San Diego is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.