Nurse Practitioner - PREPARE Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic

University of California, San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

UCSF Pediatric PREPARE Clinic is seeking a motivated, experienced, and collaborative Nurse Practitioner II to join the Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia team at Mission Bay. The NP II provides comprehensive preoperative assessments and anesthesia readiness evaluations for pediatric patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures requiring anesthesia. The role works closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to identify and address potential perioperative risks, optimize patients for anesthesia, and ensure safe, coordinated, and efficient patient care. The position includes primarily telephone and telehealth consultations, coordination of records and specialty evaluations, and clear communication with patients, families, and care teams. The NP II also contributes to quality improvement, workflow development, and standardization of PREPARE practices. Advanced Practice Providers must be credentialed through UCSF Medical Center’s Office of Medical Affairs and Governance before beginning work; credentialing takes 60–90 days.

Requirements

Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing approved or verified school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Minimum of five years of experience as a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Minimum of three years of recent experience in pediatric ambulatory or perioperative care, including preoperative and/or postoperative patient management.
Demonstrated experience performing comprehensive patient assessments, clinical decision-making, and care coordination for surgical patients.
California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction.
California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction.
California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number, including Schedule II furnishing privileges.
NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role; listed certifications include CPNP-PC, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, FNP-C, and FNP-BC.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Credentialing through UCSF Medical Center’s Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) must be completed before the first working day.
California Driver License, if required for the position.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations, primarily through telephone and telehealth consultations.
Review medical histories, medications, allergies, previous anesthetic experiences, and relevant diagnostic results.
Identify patients with complex medical conditions who may require additional evaluation or anesthesia consultation.
Collaborate with pediatric anesthesiologists, surgeons, and specialty teams to develop individualized preoperative care plans.
Provide patients and families with preoperative instructions, including medication management, fasting guidelines, and preparation for anesthesia.
Review and coordinate necessary medical records, laboratory results, and specialty consultations.
Document assessments and recommendations accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record (APeX).
Communicate and escalate clinical concerns to the appropriate anesthesia and surgical teams.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, workflow development, and standardization of PREPARE practices.
Support a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on safety, efficiency, and excellent patient and family experiences.