Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Prepare Program (BCH-Mission Bay)
Listed compensation
$105.5-$136.83/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Under the guidance of the UCSF Department of Nursing, this NP position is dedicated to the Prepare Clinic, offering comprehensive care for a specified patient population. The role involves managing chronic stable medical conditions, following specialty protocols, and providing acute or critical care.
The NP will work across various UCSF Health locations, ensuring quality standards and self-direction in their practice.
Responsibilities
- Manage chronic stable medical conditions and specialty protocols, such as chemotherapy, for pediatric patients.
- Provide acute and critical care, as well as routine medical and surgical procedures, within approved standardized procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the UCSF Department of Nursing and Medical Staff to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Evidencing self-direction and accountability in developing and refining clinical practice within the Prepare Clinic.
- Maintain a high standard of patient care and quality across all UCSF medical center locations.
- Complete credentialing and approval of standardized procedures through the Medical Staff Services Office prior to commencing work.
- Stay updated with the latest medical advancements and best practices in pediatric care.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure a smooth and efficient patient experience, from initial assessment to discharge.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Minimum of three (3) years of recent experience in pediatric perioperative care, including preoperative and/or postoperative patient management and/or pediatric ambulatory care
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
- Excellent verbal skills
- Credentialed as a Nurse Practitioner at UCSF
- Completed a BRN recognized graduate Master’s degree program as a Nurse Practitioner
- Skilled in physical and psychosocial assessment of families and children from infancy through adolescence
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other healthcare providers
- Able to or already be paneled with Medicare and Medicaid with CMS and in turn eligible for CCS paneling as appropriate for Pediatric environments o The reappointment process occurs every two years following initial approval of hospital privileges
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish/English
- 3+ years of NP experience
Licenses/Certifications
1. California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction
2. California Nurse Practitioner (NP) License without restriction
3. California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number
4. NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role FNP-C, FNP-BC, CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC.
See Addendum A below for more detail.
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
9. Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): None
UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to be credentialed through its Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Credentialing takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.
It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$252k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $228k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (np) | ranked against 248 Pediatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $219k–$285k | Pediatrics median $161k (middle half $151k–$198k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$228k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in California | 23 active | 266 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 48% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Nurse Practitioner listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics hiring demand | #17 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 30 days · 19% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 86 postings, 134 closed |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,217 in the last 30 days | 802 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | −5.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Prepare Program (BCH-Mission Bay) at UCSF a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (NP) — ranked against 248 active Pediatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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