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NURSE PRACTITIONER, PEDIATRIC COLORECTAL CENTER

Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California

Imagine working in a place with no barriers to access for children who need comprehensive, specialized surgical care. At Shriners Hospitals for Children Northern California, it happens every day in our Pediatric Colorectal Center. This innovative program is growing and is looking for a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner to become part of our Pediatric Surgery team. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team writing the next chapter in exceptional patient care, teaching and research. 

The successful candidate will provide clinical care, inpatient care and coordination of care for patients seen in the Pediatric Colorectal Center. Ideal candidates will have strong basic clinical skills in the evaluation and treatment of pediatrics. The NP will receive specific training in the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal motility and functional disorders. The training will also include performing various motility diagnostic procedures, including esophageal, antroduodenal, colonic and anorectal motility studies, as well as triaging patients and discussing plans with the motility team.

After training is completed, the candidate will function collaboratively with the medical and surgical directors of the Pediatric Colorectal Center while independently performing motility diagnostic tests.

The Nurse Practitioner functions as a primary care provider, clinical leader, educator, researcher and consultant and works with supervision of a physician. They will also provide support for program development, marketing and clinical research projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current California Nurse Practitioner license
• Current CPR/BLS/PALS certifications (Issued by American Heart Association)
• Furnishing number, within the State of California within 1 year of employment
• DEA license for positions that require the writing of scheduled medications (within one year of employment)
• Medicare billing number (NPI - National Provider Identifier) - Must obtain within 6 months of employment
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner within 1 year of employment
• Successful completion of the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services

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
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred, but not required

Less than 100 miles from world-renowned ski resorts and a short drive from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and the wine country, our Sacramento location offers reasonable cost-of-living, a beautiful California climate and a rich array of amenities, including award winning restaurants, premier golf courses, abundant parks and recreational areas and more. SHCNC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including continuing education and professional development opportunities. 

Submit resume to Human Resources, 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA  95817, or email ncal.jobs@shrinenet.org. To learn more about our hospital, visit our website at www.shrinerschildrens.org. EOE/Drug Free Workplace