Nurse Practitioner- Pediatrics

Priority Final date to receive applications: 08/20/2025

Job

Category Healthcare

Organization UCR Health

Department UCRH Clinic La Quinta

Location Riverside Area

Salary $170,736 - $239,828

Date Posted August 6, 2025

Final date to receive applications Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision General Direction

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus:
No, UC Internal Job:
No

UCR Health has a career opportunity for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing patient centric healthcare to our pediatric patients. The position's primary work location will be at La Quinta outpatient Clinic. However, it will require flexibility to work at other locations as per clinical/operational needs. This position will work independently and in conjunction with attending physicians to provide clinical expertise and care to complex patients by taking detailed medical histories, performing exams, interpreting test results, making diagnoses, referrals, and implementing ambulatory treatment.

Provides patient/family member education promoting health maintenance, well child assessments, patient and parent education, and patient safety in a pediatrics setting. Provides care to patients from newborn to 21 years of age. Collaborates with others in the clinic to assure smooth flow of patient care consistent with established quality indicators and participates in the overall coordination of patient care. Works closely with MAs and provides back-office guidance.

The care delivered will be based on evidence-based and guideline-based practice, and scientific knowledge, and in accordance with specialty standards and requirements set forth by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The full salary range for the Nurse Practitioner-Pediatrics is $ – $ annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $181,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education acceptable by the California Board of Nursing to obtain required licensure.
Required

• A minimum of two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
  Required
• Must meet UC credentialing requirements.
  Required
• Patient care experience in a pediatrics or primary care setting.
  Required

• Current California Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
  Required
• Current unrestricted DEA license and National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
  Required

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  Required
• As required for provider Medicare enrollment, national certification from one of the organizations listed below that is recognized as national certifying body:
  Required

• Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon‑Fri 8AM‑5PM work hours).
  Required
• Overtime.
  Required
• Travel.
  Required
• Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours.
  Required

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent bedside manner. Ability to make emergency decisions quickly.

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