Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Cardiac ICU

5 days ago
San Francisco, California$219K - $284KFull TimePediatric Cardiology
Practice Authority in California
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UCSF as a Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Cardiac ICU in United States. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital is recognized throughout the world as a leader in health care, known for innovation, technology and compassionate care. UCSF has one of the top children's hospitals in the nation, according to a ranking by U.

Key Responsibilities

  • level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $219K - $284K
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with UCSF in United States.

Key Skills

Pediatric critical carePediatric cardiologyMechanical ventilationInhaled nitric oxideVentricular assist devicesTemporary pacemaker therapyPeritoneal dialysisContinuous renal replacement therapyAcute hemodialysisPatient careCritical thinkingProblem solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and possess a valid California RN and NP license. Additionally, they must have recent experience in pediatric critical care or cardiology and hold relevant certifications such as BLS, PALS, and CPNP-AC.
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Position Insights

Pediatric Cardiology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Pediatric Cardiology position at UCSF is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

UCSF lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $219k to $285k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Francisco, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($219k–$285k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric critical care, Pediatric cardiology, Mechanical ventilation, Inhaled nitric oxide, Ventricular assist devices, Temporary pacemaker therapy, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous renal replacement therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatric Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will act as a full member of the pediatric cardiac intensive care team, taking responsibility for the safe delivery of care in collaboration with attending physicians, fellows, and residents. They will perform patient care activities, including managing acute and chronic heart...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Pension, 403(b), Paid Time Off, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UCSF

Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco, CA
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Pension
403(b)
Paid Time Off
Professional Development

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

5d ago