Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care, Per Diem

University of California San Diego

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 134,000 - 192,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Cross-site coverage

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to deliver inpatient neurosurgical care across our Jacobs Medical Center and Hillcrest Medical Center facilities. The NP will evaluate, manage, and coordinate care for complex neurosurgical patients under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, plan development, ordering and interpreting tests, and assisting with procedures, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
California RN license, California NP license, and Furnishing License Certification.
Current Acute Care NP Certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
Two years of inpatient, acute neurosurgical or surgical experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage neurosurgical patients across inpatient settings (ICU/IMU/medical-surgical units).
Perform procedures within scope and document clinical encounters.
Coordinate transitions of care and facilitate patient discharges.
Provide cross-coverage across UC San Diego Health’s neurosurgical inpatient services as needed.