Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular Surgery (CSSD)
San Diego, California
Overview
Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.
It’s not just caring about children that make our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.
Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!
- Full-time,
Part-Time
& Per diem - Level:
Entry-level
& Mid-level
Culture
- Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
- Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
- Ensuring that our employees Nursing Team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.
Career Path
Rady Children’s Hospital offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- CN I
- CN II
- CN III
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Director
- Nurse Educator
- Case Manager
- Care Coordinator
Success Profile
What makes a successful Clinical Nurse at Rady Children’s Hospital? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Positive
- Quick-thinking
It’s amazing to see these children go from weak to vibrant… The nurses who chose to come here are unique because they’re comfortable with these patients and are eager to give it their all… I’ve never worked with a more passionate group of nurses. Each and every one of them truly loves this patient population. They’re so dedicated and do such a great job.
– Cheryle Pillow,
Clinical Nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Total Rewards
We offer a robust Total Rewards Package in order to help our employees achieve and maintain overall physical, emotional and financial well-being for themselves and their families
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Health Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision
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403(b) Retirement Plan
100% employer match up to 3% of your salary
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Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per year, paid time off for seminars
Responsibilities
This employment opportunity is being recruited by Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego on behalf of Children's Specialists of San Diego.
JOB SUMMARY - NURSE PRACTITIONER:
The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive physical assessment, treatment, psychosocial support, referral, and health education to children and families in clinical, school, and in-home settings. The Nurse Practitioner functions as a primary care provider, clinical leader, educator, researcher, and consultant and works with the supervision of a physician. The Nurse Practitioner supports the philosophies of the department of nursing as well as the medical staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree
Current California Nurse Practitioner License
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
Furnishing number, State of California (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
DEA license for position that require the writing of scheduled medications (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
Medicare Billing Number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) - (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
Certification: Nurse Practitioner, National (must obtain within 1 year of employment)
Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services
Successfully complete the requirements of the delegations of Services for the assigned division
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree
2 years of experience in clinical nursing with emphasis in specialty area
Experience in specialty area as a Nurse Practitioner
Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
Bilingual
JOB SUMMARY FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT:
This position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. Functions independently in a staff position, implementing the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care. Performs within the scope of licensures and in accordance with hospital policies. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs. Also responsible for on-call duties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree
Completion of a Physician Assistant Program
Current California Physician Assistant license
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
DEA license for positions that require the writing of scheduled medications (within 1 year of employment)
Medicare Billing number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) (Must obtain within 6 months of employment)
Certification: Physician Assistant, National Commission (w/in 1 year of employment)
Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services
Successfully complete the requirements of the delegations of Services for the assigned division
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree
Two years of clinical experience with emphasis in specialty area
Experience in specialty area as a Physician Assistant
Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
Bilingual
The expected hiring range for this position is $67.58 to $92.93
Children’s Specialists of San Diego is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.