Nurse Practitioner-Adult Epilepsy Service

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Epilepsy Service (UCSF) Join one of the nation's leading epilepsy care teams at UCSF, a nationally recognized Level 4 Epilepsy Center. We provide advanced, personalized care for people living with epilepsy and seizure disorders, using the latest diagnostic tools and treatments. As a Nurse Practitioner 1 or 2 on our Adult Epilepsy team, you'll play an important role in guiding patients through their care journey. You'll work closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neurodiagnostic techs, and nurses—focused on improving patients' quality of life.

Serve as the point of contact/subject‑matter expert alongside physicians.20% Inpatient – Direct Patient Care (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)1.1 Independently or collaboratively evaluates and manages patients.1.2 Performs procedures granted via privileges/standardized procedures.1.3 Identifies patients with acute decompensation or failure and responds to the hospital plan of care and reviews with physician.1.4 Initiates consultations as indicated.1.5 Documents independent assessment findings and recommends appropriate treatments.1.6 Participates in service rounds and patient evaluation and treatment planning.1.7 Reviews lab tests, X‑rays, and other diagnostics, and initiates appropriate team plans.1.8 Evaluates complex cases, establishes individualized plans of care for disposition to a lower level of care.1.9 Interprets and acts upon completed tests, procedures, and radiographic studies.1.10 Completes clinically relevant paperwork/EHR documentation, including ordering medications, completing episodic care notes and discharge summaries in accordance with UCSF Rules and Regulations.1.11 Effectively communicates findings, treatment options, and care plans with patients and their families.1.12 May first assist in the operating room if privileged through OMAG after required certification and proctoring.1.13 Monitors and evaluates patients for discharge; sets parameters and guidelines for continuum of care with multidisciplinary team, including evaluating and defining discharge regimen.1.14 Discharges patients including prescribing/furnishing medications, ordering DME, and recommending or referring for ongoing follow‑up care, providing discharge teaching, and completing discharge summaries.60% Inpatient – Care Coordination (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)1.1 Coordinates care throughout the continuum including hospital admission, care coordination with staff and consulting services, and hospital discharge planning.1.2 Coordinates episodic care and determines timing of routine clinic follow up.1.3 Participates in huddles with clinic/hospital staff and anticipates patients who require close management or intervention.1.4 Consults with nursing staff on plan and implementation of individualized nursing care plans.1.5 Independently provides case summaries for disability, insurance agencies, workers compensation, work releases, and medical supply agencies.1.6 Formulates and implements protocols to improve quality and efficiency and control waste in the clinical specialty.10% Outpatient – Independent Encounters (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)1.1 Evaluates and manages patients in independent APP encounters, including telehealth.1.2 Performs procedures individually granted via standardized procedures/privileges.1.3 Identifies high‑risk groups and complex cases for review with attending physician; initiates consultations as appropriate.1.4 Evaluates complex cases, establishes individualized plans of care for rehabilitation, and facilitates occupational and physical therapy and physical medicine and rehabilitation consultations.1.5 Interprets and acts upon the ordered tests, procedures, and radiographic studies in a timely fashion.1.6 Completes clinically relevant paperwork/EHR, including ordering medications, completing episodic care notes and telephone encounters.5% Outpatient – Shared Encounters with Physician(s) (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)1.1 Evaluates and manages patients in shared encounters with attending physician, including telehealth.1.2 May first‑assist in the operating room if privileged through OMAG after required certification and proctoring.1.3 Identifies high‑risk groups and complex cases for review with attending physician; initiates consultations as appropriate.1.4 Evaluates complex cases, establishes individualized plans of care for rehabilitation, and facilitates occupational and physical therapy and physical medicine and rehabilitation consultations.1.5 Interprets and acts upon the ordered tests, procedures, and radiographic studies in a timely fashion.1.6 Completes clinically relevant paperwork/EHR, including ordering medications, completing episodic care notes and telephone encounters.5% Outpatient – Care Coordination (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)1.1 Coordinates care throughout the continuum including hospital admission, care coordination with staff and consulting services, and hospital discharge planning; does not include management of in‑patients.1.2 Coordinates episodic care and determines timing of routine clinic follow up.1.3 Participates in huddles with clinic/hospital staff and anticipates patients who require close management or intervention.1.4 Attends department quality improvement meetings and participates in patient evaluation and planning.1.5 Consults with nursing staff on plan and implementation of individualized nursing care plans.1.6 Independently provides case summaries for disability, insurance agencies, workers compensation, work releases, and medical supply agencies. Why This Role Is a Great FitStrong team‑based environment with mentorship and learning opportunities. Exposure to advanced, cutting‑edge epilepsy care. Meaningful patient impact in a highly specialized field.