(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Anesthesiology - 141741

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support anesthesia critical care across Surgical ICU, Rapid Recovery Unit, Cardiac ICU, and East Campus ICU. The NP will follow standardized guidelines, provide care plans, and exercise independent judgement under supervision to deliver patient care.

Qualifications include accredited NP training, California NP license, ACNP/AGACNP certification, and BLS/CPR with ACLS. Days/nights shifts may vary; background check required.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Current California RN license, NP license, and Furnishing License, or must obtain before credentialing.
• Acute Care NP Certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
• BL S/CPR and ACLS certifications required at hire with ART within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-through on the care plan with independent judgement.
• Practice within ANA standards and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Direct patient care delivery in a fast-paced unit.
• Manage time and triage acute patients; participate in program development.

Skills

Critical care

Patient care

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Graduate from accredited nurse practitioner program

California RN license & NP license

ACNP/AGACNP certification

Tools

PCIS/Epic experience

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/7/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment 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.

DESCRIPTION

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 that can provide ICU-level care for patients who require less than 24 hours of care before being downgraded 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.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 to the 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.

• At least one (1) year of adult critical care experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner.

• Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.

• Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures, e.g., laboratory blood tests, x-rays, EKGs, 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2+) or more years of adult critical care experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Shifts may include Monday-Sunday days and nights in the RRU and Surgical ICU.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.

• 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $176,624 - $247,157 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $84.59 - $118.37

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).