Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Limited Appt

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Aug 11, 2025
Description Join our Pediatric Service as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care in the PICU. The NP will work to manage the care for the patients in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and the DOU. The NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725). The NP will provide and coordinate the care of patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals. Document services rendered This a Limited Appointment Position for approx. 7 months for a Pediatric Acute Nurse Practitioner. The NP will work 12 hour nights mainly in the PICU but may occasionally cover day the Peds DOU. A Limited appt may convert to career Salary range :$89.06-$127.19/hourly Qualifications Board Certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care with a minimum of 2 years experience in the PICU. Successful completion of a Master's Degree or higher in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a specialty in Pediatrics, Acute Care -Required CA NP, NPF, and CA RN license - Required NPI #, DEA # - Required Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES- Required National Certification in Nurse Practitioner Specialty as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Required BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - Required PALS certification from American Heart Association -Required Pediatric PICU experience- required Previous NP experience -required Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs-Required Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-Required Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction-Required Ability to set priorities-Required Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-Required Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner-Required