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(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Anesthesia Critical Care - 128736
Job Description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/25/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 4/3/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.
The qualifications of this position have been slightly modified as of 7/25/2024.
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
Anesthesia Critical Care encompasses four areas: Surgical ICU, Rapid Recovery Unit, Cardiac ICU, and the East Campus ICU. The Rapid Recovery Unit (RRU) is a perioperative unit which can provide ICU level of care for patients that require less than 24 hours of care before downgrade to IMU, med-surg, or home.
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide follow through with the care plan. Assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgement is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, incumbents perform operational level duties as described in the Series Concept. The major emphasis at this level is ongoing direct patient care delivery. Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning and development of patient education information. May perform other related duties as assigned.
Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the NPI or NPII level.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification, or must be obtained prior provider credentialing application and subsequent employment start date.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
Recent adult ICU experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or large portion of training and prior experience being in adult ICU or PCU.
Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.
Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams and procedures, e.g., laboratory blood tests, x-rays, EKG's, biopsies and GI endoscopies.
Demonstrated strong computer skills and knowledge of PCIS/Epic for retrieval of patient data (Computer skills required; PCIS/Epic preferred).
Knowledge of clinical laboratory values and skill in identifying deviations.
Demonstrated experience providing patient education and counseling and developing and implementing long and short range treatment plans.
Knowledge of study formats, with ability to edit charts and resolve inconsistencies.
Skill in patient interviewing, obtaining a concise medical history and acquiring pertinent data.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced unit and triage acute patients while managing time.
- Two (2+) or more years of adult critical care experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Shifts may include Monday-Sunday days and nights in the RRU and Surgical ICU.
A minimum of 50% night shifts required.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.
Current UCSD NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $158,187 - $221,370 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $75.76 - $106.02
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
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