Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
Shriners Children's Northern California is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Program on a PRN basis. The provider will work with specialists in Urology, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and other disciplines to care for children with spina bifida and other complex neuromuscular conditions. Work includes multidisciplinary outpatient clinics and inpatient support, with approximately six patients per half-day clinic session and one to two inpatients during designated coverage periods. The position is based exclusively at Shriners Children's Northern California. It does not require call, weekend, holiday, or after-hours coverage. Coverage is primarily Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Wednesday clinic coverage. The provider also supports inpatient Spina Bifida services one week per month, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Candidates must be available for Tuesday clinic coverage and morning inpatient coverage during the designated week each month. The hourly compensation range is $78.33 to $110.59, with placement based on relevant advanced practice experience, specialized clinical expertise, and internal equity considerations.
Requirements
- For Physician Assistant candidates: Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- For Physician Assistant candidates: Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
- For Physician Assistant candidates: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- For Nurse Practitioner candidates: ANCC, AANP, or equivalent board certification in an applicable specialty area, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
- For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses in the state of practice.
- Must be eligible for an active DEA registration.
- Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on clinical assignment.
- Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws.
- Strong pediatric assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with patients, families, and care teams.
- Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.
- Must be available for Tuesday clinic coverage and morning inpatient coverage during the designated week each month.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of advanced practice clinical experience in a pediatric or pediatric specialty setting; recent graduates may be considered based on prior experience, training, and clinical exposure.
- Experience with pediatric orthopedic, spinal, or craniofacial patient populations.
- Familiarity with pediatric specialty protocols and post-surgical care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive, age-appropriate health assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
- Formulate differential diagnoses and develop care plans in coordination with supervising physicians and the care team.
- Manage care for specialty populations, including orthopedic and neuromuscular patients.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and ongoing management in inpatient and ambulatory surgical environments.
- Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory work, and other tests as permitted by licensure and protocol.
- Perform routine procedures and assist in specialty surgical cases within the scope of licensure.
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with scope of practice and organizational policies.
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to support coordinated care.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and staff about disease processes, treatment plans, and home care strategies.
- Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient responses in the electronic health record.
- Support quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives as appropriate.
- Provide mentorship or precepting to clinical staff or trainees as assigned.
- Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations, including infection control and documentation standards.
- Perform additional duties within the scope of licensure to support patient care and organizational goals.
- Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and required training in accordance with state and organizational requirements.
- Meet established productivity benchmarks, quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.
- Allocate time in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.
