Inpatient Medical Surgical Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist

Inpatient Medical Surgical Advanced Practice Nurse Specialist

Job Summary
Leverages in depth knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas to effectively manage highly complex inpatient medical surgical care. Includes multidisciplinary collaboration that identifies and prioritizes nursing care needs for a population of inpatient medical surgical patients. Develops, implements and evaluates new models of practice across the continuum of care. Leads the implementation of new policies and procedures across all nursing units. Collaborates with other clinical nurse specialists and health system leadership to lead change and develop evidence-based models of practice.
Apply By Date: 12/7/2025 at midnight

Qualifications

• Possession of valid California RN and Advanced Practice license (Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner)
• DEA Certificate within 3 months of hire (if NP licensed)
• National Board Certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area (if NP)
• AHA BLS CPR or UC Davis Health CPR
• Master's, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• One year or greater clinical experience in the care of adult acute care medical surgical patients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement skills to meet patient needs
• Self‑direction and organizational skills for an independent role
• Ability to apply theories and concepts to clinical practice
• Resilience to personal stress experienced by healthcare team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years as CNS or NP in adult acute care medical surgical patients

Key Responsibilities

• 85% – Professional Practice, Health System Leadership, Coordination and Collaboration
• 5% – Professional Development
• 5% – Quality
• 5% – Education and Research

Position Information

• Salary: $122,300.00 - $259,900.00 per year
• Grade: 27
• Appointment: Staff – Career
• Location: North Addition Office Building (HSP002)
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8‑Hour Day Shifts (100% on‑site)
• Union Representation: 99 – Non‑Represented (PPSM)

Benefits

• High‑quality, low‑cost medical plans for patients and families
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy, Parental, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time per UC policies
• Continuing Education allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
• Professional development courses and learning opportunities
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On‑site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance including life, disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Student Loan Repayment Assistance Programs
• Retirement benefit options: Pension and other retirement saving plans

Physical Demands

• Standing 6‑8+ Hours, Walking 6‑8+ Hours, Sitting 3‑6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0‑25 lbs 6‑8+ Hours, Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs 3‑6 Hours
• Bending/Stooping 6‑8+ Hours, Squatting/Kneeling 0‑3 Hours, Twisting 6‑8+ Hours
• Climbing stairs 0‑3 Hours, Reaching overhead 0‑3 Hours, Keyboard use 3‑6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise 0‑3 Hours, Uneven surfaces 0‑3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Continuous 6‑8+ Hours of attention, complex problem solving, organization, communication, numerical skills, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco‑free campus. Must be able to work variable hours.

Special Requirements

• Employment contingent upon successful criminal background, drug screening, medical clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• Mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy; compliance with all training requirements.

EEO Statement

The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose any misconduct decisions, allegations, investigations or appeals within the last seven years.