Nurse Practitioner-Adult Epilepsy Service
University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco
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
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