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Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Prepare Program (BCH-Mission Bay)

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$105.5-$136.83/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Pediatric nursingChronic condition managementAcute carePatient assessmentClinical practice developmentMultidisciplinary collaborationPhysical assessmentChemotherapy protocolsPatient discharge planning

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.

What does the Pediatrics market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (np)ranked against 248 Pediatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$219k–$285kPediatrics median $161k (middle half $151k–$198k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$228k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in California23 active266 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 48% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 30 days · 19% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 86 postings, 134 closed
New Pediatrics listings1,217 in the last 30 days802 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend−5.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (248 Pediatrics (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.5this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 248 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About UCSF

Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
PSLF Eligible
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.77M
Typical market rent
$4,784/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.