Los Alamitos - Nurse Practioner - Hospital Medicine - Per Diem

Uc-Irvine-Health; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

UCI Health - Los Alamitos is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Per Diem in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine & Palliative Medicine. The NP will provide comprehensive patient care, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and communicate with patients and referring physicians in ambulatory and inpatient settings.

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the NP will adhere to credentialing requirements and perform duties within scope of practice, supporting high-quality,

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to communicate medical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for adult patients in ambulatory or inpatient settings.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary care, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.
• Work under supervision of Hospital Medicine Medical Director and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

UCI Health - Los Alamitos is a trusted full-service medical facility that has been part of the community for more than 50 years. We offer a wide range of services including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, women's health and senior health. As a DNV-GL designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide advanced stroke care when it matters most. Our dedicated outpatient pavilion supports imaging, infusion and radiation oncology services. We also offer specialized wound care services, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to help treat complex and slow-healing wounds. Whether you need specialized treatment or routine care, our expert team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to your needs.

Your Role on the Team

The position of Nurse Practitioner Per Diem in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine & Palliative Medicine, requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in Hospital Medicine. Under the general supervision of LOM Hospital Medicine Medical Director and guided by the applicable policies and procedures, the Nurse Practitioner will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory or inpatient settings and provide multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. A Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills, and experience necessary to provide advanced nursing care in their area of specialization.

This position may perform:

• Functions as appropriate to their 'scope of practice' (In general, the 'scope of practice' includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per their approved standardized procedure). Familiarity with state statute for their licenses is necessary.
• Approved privileges are unique to each person and are unlikely to include ALL privileges.
• The NP professional may provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates.
• The NP has responsibility for the standards of care for their specified patient population and evidence self-direction and accountability both to quality of care and in the development of their role within the all Health locations and affiliates.
• Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP) are required to be credentialed to practice and be privileged through Medical Staff to function in their clinical role. Credentialing and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day.
• The NP is accountable to, evaluated, and provided feedback by the supervising/collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Administrative Manager.

POPULATION SERVED: Adult population

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to