Mechanical Circulatory Support Advanced Practice Provider
UCSF Medical Center
Position will be hired into as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant based on
qualifications.
Responsible for coordinating the clinical, procedural, administrative and educational care of inpatients
and outpatients with end stage cardiac and pulmonary failure patients requiring mechanical circulatory
support. Complies with all regulatory data needs for both patient populations. Collaborates with medical
and nursing management on the preoperative/postoperative examination and assessment, diagnosis,
planning, treatment implementation, coordination and continuity of care. Assumes a leadership role with
the interdisciplinary team to define and achieve optimal programmatic outcomes. Serves on hospital
committees relevant to the care of the end stage cardiac/pulmonary failure patients requiring mechanical
circulatory support. Provide and oversee MCS education for hospital wide staff (nursing and ancillary
positions) as well as community facilities and patients and families.
Nurse Practitioner
Master's in Nursing
Current CA RN/NP licensure
2 years recent RN experience in a critical cardiac care unit, intensive care or operating room
Physician Assistant
Minimum 2 years PA experience in a critical cardiac care unit, intensive care unit or operating room
Current CA PA licensure
Graduate of a recognized PA Training Program
National Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician’s Assistants
Preferred
Research experience in investigational drug/device trials
Licensure/Certification
Current American Heart Association CPR & ACLS certification
California Furnishing license. DEA number required within 1 year of hire
Apply online at
www.ucsfhealth.org/jobs
Job Opening ID: 8270
Or contact
Susan Walczak, MS RN NE-BC
Susan.Walczak@ucsf.edu
EOE
UCSF Medical Center