Nurse Practitioner Lung Disease SOM - Pulmonary ILD Full Time 81453BR Job Summary The Nurse Practitioner will work in Lung Transplant&Interstitial Lung Disease. The post-transplant Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the care of the post-lung transplant patient population. Patient care responsibilities include evaluation and management of patients who have received a lung transplant, follow-up of post-transplant clinical testing, immuno-suppressive management, ongoing discharge teaching, and clinical assessment of this population. Under the direction of the Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) will practice at the UCSF Lung Health Center (LHC) and will see patients in the ILD program (across three physical campuses: Parnassus, Mt. Zion, and Berkeley Outpatient Practice), with as-needed cross-coverage for other LHC APPs. This is a unique opportunity to work closely in a multi-disciplinary team including ILD physicians, social workers, nurses, radiologists, pathologists, and rheumatologists. Required Qualifications A minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of two (2) years of NP experience in Lung Transplantation and Interstitial Lung Disease. Previous pulmonary/interstitial lung disease and lung transplant experience. Knowledge of lung diseases, transplantation, and immunosuppressive therapy. Ability to manage key problems related to transplant: anemia, rehabilitation for geriatric patients, cardiovascular risk assessment (i.e., lipids, diabetes, hypertension, activity, etc). Knowledge of infectious disease in the immunocompromised host. Excellent patient education skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Excellent communication skills (written&verbal) and professional conduct. Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently and prioritize workload. Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Preferred Qualifications Outpatient/Ambulatory Experience in Nurse Practitioner role Bilingual (Spanish&English, Cantonese or Mandarin additional plus) License/Certification California driver's license (CDL) if required for position. Current national certification from an accepted certifying agency and provide by first day of work. Current and active RN and NP and Furnishing license in California. Complete a BRN recognized graduate master's degree program as a Nurse Practitioner. Obtain an active and/or transferable DEA license to California and provide evidence by 90th day of clinical practice. Submit enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through credentialing by first clinical day. Current AHA BLS. State regulation requires that you have a supervising physician to practice. Incumbents with less than 6 months of NP experience will be hired as a Nurse Practitioner 1. About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News&World Report, UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Location San Francisco, CA Shift Days, 10 Hours J-18808-Ljbffr