Nurse Practitioner-Adult Epilepsy Service
| Job Name | Nurse Practitioner-Adult Epilepsy Service |
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| Department | 7620030 - Epilepsy Services Adult SFMED |
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| Job ID | 3410 |
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| Job Code | NURSE PRACT 2 (009147) |
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| IAP | Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800) |
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| Bargaining Unit | NX |
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| Job Family | Nursing |
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| Organization | UCSF Health BU |
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| Primary Location | San Francisco, CA, United States |
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| Detail URL | https://careers.ucsf.edu/careers/JobDetail/San-Francisco-CA-United-States/2226 |
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Job Description
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—all focused on improving patients’ quality of life.
What You’ll Do:
• Support patients before and during planned hospital admissions for seizure monitoring
• Help coordinate care by working with clinical and administrative teams
• Partner with epilepsy specialists to evaluate treatment options, including surgical and device-based therapies
• Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families about their care
Why This Role Is a Great Fit:
• Strong team-based environment with mentorship and learning opportunities
• Exposure to advanced, cutting-edge epilepsy care
• Meaningful patient impact in a highly specialized field
If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and interested in building expertise in neurology, we encourage you to apply—even if you’re new to epilepsy care.
80% Inpatient Duties to include, but not limited to:
• Facilitate admission and discharge care coordination
• Provide patient education
• Liaison for epilepsy leadership/clinical staff and provide nursing training
• Pre-surgical care coordination
20% Outpatient Duties to include, but not limited to:
• Independent outpatient visits
• Order diagnostic testing and referrals
• Manage in-basket messages
• Peer-to-peer authorization for procedures, medications, and admissions denials
• Serve as the point of contact/subject matter expert alongside physicians