Nurse Practitioner - PREPARE Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic
About The Position
UCSF Pediatric PREPARE Clinic is seeking an experienced and collaborative Nurse Practitioner II to join its Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia team at Mission Bay. The role provides comprehensive preoperative assessments and anesthesia-readiness evaluations for pediatric patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures that require anesthesia. The NP works closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to identify and address perioperative risks, optimize patients for anesthesia, and support safe, coordinated, and efficient care. Most evaluations are conducted by telephone and telehealth. The NP reviews patient histories and relevant records, coordinates consultations and tests, develops individualized preoperative plans with clinical teams, and gives patients and families preparation instructions. The role also includes clinical documentation, escalation of concerns, and participation in quality improvement and workflow development. UCSF requires Advanced Practice Providers to complete credentialing through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance before their first working day; credentialing takes 60–90 days.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from a California Board of Registered Nursing-approved or verified school of nursing.
- At least five years of experience as a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
- At least 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.
- Unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Unrestricted California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
- California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number, including Schedule II furnishing privileges.
- National NP 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.
- DEA registration for Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Credentialing through UCSF’s Office of Medical Affairs and Governance must be completed before the first working day.
- California driver license if required for the position.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations, primarily by telephone and telehealth.
- Review medical histories, medications, allergies, previous anesthetic experiences, and relevant diagnostic results.
- Identify patients with complex medical conditions who may need additional evaluation or an 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 medical records, laboratory results, and specialty consultations.
- Document assessments and recommendations accurately and efficiently in the APeX electronic medical record.
- 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 positive patient and family experiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
