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

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic to perform comprehensive preoperative health assessments and coordinate care prior to anesthesia. The NP will interview patients, build histories, perform physical exams, and contribute to optimized perioperative planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CA RN and NP licenses, current NP certification, and a minimum of 3 years in cardiology/pulmonology/critical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Current CA RN and NP licenses.
• Current NP specialty certification from AANP/ANCC/NCC/PNCB/AACN.
• 3+ years as NP in cardiology/pulmonology/ICU/internal medicine.
• BLS/CPR or BART certification with plan to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preoperative health assessments.
• Conduct in-depth patient interviews, histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies; develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with care team; ensure patient safety and appropriate follow-up.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy and patient care

Education

CA RN license

CA NP license

Tools

BLS/CPR or BART certification

Job description

DESCRIPTION

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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Current State of California Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) License, State of California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number.
• Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) Specialty Certification from one of the following Nursing Boards: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB, AACN.
• BLS/CPR or BART certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• A minimum of three (3) years of recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner within a cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, or internal medicine setting.
• Must possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Perioperative nursing experience (preop, PACU).
• Ambulatory experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
• 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.
• Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, NP work experience must be within the past two years.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $247,052 - $247,052 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $118.32 - $118.32

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).