(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Medicine - 141946

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Medicine to provide direct patient care for cardiac patients under the supervision of attending physicians. The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The position requires California RN/NP licensure, acute care certification, and current BLS/CPR and ACLS with commitment to obtain additional certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate NP program completed and licensed to practice in California.
• Current CA RN and NP licenses with Furnishing certificate.
• Acute care NP certification (AGACNP/ACNP) required.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS must be current at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to cardiac patients under physician supervision.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary team.
• Discharge planning, patient education, and documentation in EMR.

Education

Graduate from accredited Nurse Practitioner program

California RN license

California NP license and Furnishing license

Acute Care NP Certification (AGACNP or ACNP)

BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications

Job description

Work Schedule Days, 8-, 10-, and 12-Hour Shifts, Monday - Sunday

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/29/2026

Payroll Title NURSE PRACT 2

Department Cardiovascular Medicine

Hiring Pay Scale $84.59 - $118.37 / Hour

Worksite Various

Appointment Type Career

Appointment Percent 100%

Union NX Contract

Total Openings 1

Work Schedule Days, 8-, 10-, and 12-Hour Shifts, Monday - Sunday

#141946 (NP) Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Medicine

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/29/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/27/2026 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 proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. As the largest and oldest department within the UC San Diego School of Medicine, the Department of Medicine employs nearly 500 faculty members and 1,000 academic appointees, residents, fellow, postdocs, and staff, in pursuit of its academic, clinical, and research missions. Under the direction of the attending Physician, in collaboration with Nursing Leadership, incumbent provides direct care to cardiac patients. Serves as liaison between patients and physicians, responsible for providing routine care and management of patients with acute and chronic complaints with physician and other team members. Responsible for providing excellent patient care, offering high level of compassion and comfort discussing pain and symptom management to develop patient's plan care. Will work in collaboration with the physician, and is directly accountable for making clinical judgments using independent and interdependent decision-making skills. Primary focus is on the provision of direct and indirect patient care in managing the health care needs of the identified patient population. Position requires special knowledge, skills, and abilities in the field of cardiology, specifically, advanced heart failure, interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. Evaluates and manages patient population, with appropriate referral and collaboration with Attending Physician(s). Participates in care coordination, patient tracking and monitoring, and documentation. Working with Attending Physician(s). The Nurse Practitioner will 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 judgment 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. Job standards are to be performed at the PRACTITIONER level.

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 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.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing cardiovascular inpatient and/or outpatient care to complex cardiology patients, including transplant and LVAD populations.
• Possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, procedures used in adult medicine. Skill in interpreting lab test and diagnostic results commonly used in the clinical area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical equipment, with ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment.
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management.
• Knowledge of all types of treatment and modalities necessary for the patient’s care and wellbeing and the skill in recording nursing/medical assessment findings accurately and completely.
• Excellent assessment skills, including analyzing and interpreting data in a meaningful way, and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast paced environment. Additionally, ability to assess the daily status and progress of patients and report this effectively to the physician in-charge and other medical care personnel associated with the patients.
• Proficiency in complete care of the cardiac patient including ability to write orders regarding execution of inpatient plans of treatment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including, ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing, and using tact and diplomacy in order to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and a diversity of patients. Skill in appropriate telephone techniques. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse population. Demonstrated high level of professionalism. Ability to function as part of a team.
• Demonstrated computer experience using Electronic Medical Records, databases, word processing and spreadsheet.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill to perform patient care techniques, i.e., IV insertion, taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, administering medications, initiating and monitoring IVs, setting up sterile trays and assisting in procedures. Knowledge and skill in performing emergency procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently. Ability to problem solve, make decisions and take appropriate actions.
• Demonstrate ability to identify when a patient’s needs are outside the scope of their practice and expertise and arranges for additional services to meet these needs. Skill in assessing learning needs of patients and staff. Ability to teach and provide in-services for patients