Nurse Practitioner 2

Nurse Practitioner – Adult Epilepsy Service (UCSF)

Join one of the nation’s leading epilepsy care teams at UCSF, a nationally recognized Level 4 Epilepsy Center. We provide advanced, personalized care for people living with epilepsy and seizure disorders, using the latest diagnostic tools and treatments.

As a Nurse Practitioner 1 or 2 on our Adult Epilepsy team, you’ll play an important role in guiding patients through their care journey. You’ll work closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neurodiagnostic techs, and nurses—all focused on improving patients’ quality of life.

What You’ll Do:
•    Support patients before and during planned hospital admissions for seizure monitoring
•    Help coordinate care by working with clinical and administrative teams
•    Partner with epilepsy specialists to evaluate treatment options, including surgical and device-based therapies         
•    Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families about their care

Why This Role Is a Great Fit:
•    Strong team-based environment with mentorship and learning opportunities
•    Exposure to advanced, cutting-edge epilepsy care
•    Meaningful patient impact in a highly specialized field

If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and interested in building expertise in neurology, we encourage you to apply—even if you’re new to epilepsy care.

80% Inpatient Duties to include, but not limited to:
•    Facilitate admission and discharge care coordination
•    Provide patient education
•    Liaison for epilepsy leadership/clinical staff and provide nursing training
•    Pre-surgical care coordination

20% Outpatient Duties to include, but not limited to:
•    Independent outpatient visits 
•    Order diagnostic testing and referrals
•    Manage in-basket messages
•    Peer-to-peer authorization for procedures, medications, and admissions denials
•    Serve as the point of contact/subject matter expert alongside physicians
 

Required Qualifications: 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). - One (1) year or more of NP experience in epilepsy within the past five year Preferred Qualifications: - One (1) year or greater NP experience in Epilepsy within the past five years, including independent ambulatory patient encounters License/Certifications: 1. California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction 2. California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction 3. California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges 4. NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role Adult Inpatient (ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC). 5. California Driver License (if required for position) 6. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address 7. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 8. Additional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLS 9. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): none Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 2. Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients 3. Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role 4. Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by health care providers and team members 5. Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider 6. Submit health plan (Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial for all APPs; also, CCS for pediatric providers) enrollment by first clinical day 7. At all times, must adhere to the UCSF Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Code of Conduct, PRIDE values, and applicable medical center/campus/departmental policies and procedures 8. At all times, must adhere to all UCSF policies regarding HIPPA, privacy, communication, documentation, encounter closure, and billing 9. Mandatory attendance at the Office of Advanced Practice Providers Orientation Sessions 10. Mandatory attendance at the APP Onboarding Committee APP Onboarding Series 11. This position requires flexibility for the APP to work at all UCSF Health facilities/locations 12. Performs other duties as assigned