UC Davis Health System
To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an on-going basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures or independently based on licensure. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions are independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for SOM_SON care providers including nurses, residents and other ancillary staff.
Provides patient care in a team based care environment to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Apply By Date : 8/13/25 at 11:59 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
- California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
- California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
- American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
- National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
- National board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Graduation with a master s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Graduate degree from a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program in an accredited School of Nursing.
- One year or greater experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner required.
- Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
- Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
- Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
- 80% - Outpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed)
- 10% - Professional Development
- 5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
- 5% - Research and Education
Adult Correctional Mental Health (ACMH) is a satellite contract program of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The program provides mental health services to incarcerated individuals inside the two Sacramento County jails located in downtown Sacramento and in Elk Grove and Jail Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) and Early Access and Stabilization Services (EASS) to inmates found Incompetent to stand trial. The JBCT and EASS programs serve inmates charged with felony crimes and deemed incompetent to stand trial by the court (PC 1370).
POSITION INFORMATION
- Salary or Pay Range: $87.69 -$115.72
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 118
- UC Job Title: NURSE PRACT 2
- UC Job Code: 009147
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100 %
- Shift (Work Schedule): Sunday Wednesday 10 hour shift : 11 30
- Location: Sacramento County Mail Jail and/or Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center
- Union Representation: NX-Nurses
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is 100% on-site
- This is not an H-1B visa opportunity
- If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family s needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
- Work is performed with many interruptions during the day.
- Must be able to work effectively within a stressful, hazardous environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
- Willingness to work under an institutional No Hostage Policy.
- Must be able to pass and maintain the Sacramento Sheriff Department s Security Clearance.
- Ability to work in a highly stressful jail custody setting, with incarcerated persons which may present hazardous conditions, including working in a potentially crowded, malodorous, and noisy environment, of a highly restrictive and confining nature.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, as scheduled and assigned.
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements