(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Preoperative - 142113

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 192,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for the Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic on a Per Diem basis. The role features a 20% appointment with 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, at the La Jolla worksite.

The NP will conduct comprehensive preoperative health assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with the anesthesia team to optimize patients before surgery. A strong nursing background and California NP licensure are required; per diem positions offer flexibility

Responsibilities

• Preoperative health assessments prior to surgery.
• Gather medical histories and perform initial physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests when appropriate.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to optimize patient care.

Job description

Payroll Title

NURSE PRACT PD

Department

FACULTY PRACTICE ANES

Hiring Pay Scale

$118.32 / Hour

Worksite

La Jolla

Appointment Type

Per Diem

Appointment Percent

20%

Union

NX Contract

Total Openings

2

Work Schedule

Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

Filing Deadline

Fri 11/20/2026

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.

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.

#142113 (NP) Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Preoperative

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.

The Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic (APC) Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive preoperative health assessments before surgery to ensure medical optimization prior to anesthesia. The NP, in accordance with standardized procedures, will conduct in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, construct comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations, evaluate patient behavior, and explore the patient's interpretation of health needs.

NPs directly perform or order appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret finished results; develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans. NPs work in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retain responsibility for the patient's ongoing clinical management. NPs 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, 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications