This employment opportunity is being recruited by Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego on behalf of Children's Specialists of San Diego.

Children’s Specialists of San Diego (CSSD) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, advanced practice providers, and student body. We are seeking both nurse practitioners and physician assistants to join the Division of Emergency Medicine.

Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (RCHSD), a 377-bed level 1 Trauma Center, is the major regional primary and tertiary pediatric hospital and is the clinical home of UCSD Department of Pediatrics. The Emergency Division has a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching and research. The Urgent Cares consist of 6 locations around the county of San Diego and the surrounding areas. The Emergency Department is located at the Rady Children’s Hospital Main Campus.

Note: Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants assigned to Emergency Medicine will be required to work at additional locations on occasion.

JOB SUMMARY NURSE PRACTITIONER:

The Nurse Practitioner, ED-UC provides comprehensive physical assessment, treatment, psychosocial support, referral, and health education to children and families in clinical settings. This position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician and is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well pediatric patients collaboratively with the Divisions of Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care. The Nurse Practitioner, ED-UC also functions as a clinical leader, educator, researcher, and consultant.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Current California Nurse Practitioner license

Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA

Current PALS Certification, issued by AHA

Furnishing number, State of California – Must obtain within 1 year of employment

DEA license for positions that require the writing of scheduled medications – Must obtain within one year of employment

Medicare Billing number (NPI- National Provider Identifier) - Must obtain within 6 months of employment

Certification: Nurse Practitioner, National – Must obtain within 1 year of employment

Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services

Successfully complete the requirements of the delegations of Services for the assigned division

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of experience in clinical nursing with emphasis in specialty area

Experience in specialty area as a Nurse Practitioner

Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills

Bilingual Skills desired

JOB SUMMARY PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:

The Physician Assistant, ED-UC position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant, ED-UC is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well pediatric patients collaboratively with the Divisions of Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care. The Physician Assistant, ED-UC implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. The Physician Assistant, ED-UC also provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with CSSD policies and procedures. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to Division needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree

Completion of a Physician Assistant Program

Current California Physician Assistant License

Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA

Current PALS Certification, issued by AHA

DEA license for positions that require the writing of scheduled medications – Must obtain within one year of employment

Medicare Billing number (NPI- National Provider Identifier) - Must obtain within 6 months of employment

Certification: Physician Assistant, National Commission (must obtain within 1 year of employment)

Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services

Successfully completes the requirements of the PA Practice Agreement for the assigned division

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of experience in a direct clinical care position with emphasis in specialty area

Experience in specialty area as a Physician Assistant

Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills

Bilingual Skills desired

The expected hiring range for this position is $74.51 to $102.45 per hour.

Children’s Specialists of San Diego is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.