NURSE PRACT 2

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Nurse Practitioner 2 to provide direct care for minimally invasive gynecology surgery and urogynecology patients with complex chronic conditions. The NP will work under supervision but maintain scope of practice with standardized procedures.

The role includes triage by phone and MyChart, coordination of ongoing care, and independent visits for new and follow-up patients, including urgent same-day needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Judgement to effectively meet the needs of patients.
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by health care providers and team members.
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards.
• Mandatory attendance at the Office of Advanced Practice Providers Orientation Sessions.
• Flexibility to work at all UCSF Health facilities/locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to MIGS/Urogynecology patients with chronic medical problems.
• Perform triage by phone and via MyChart; coordinate ongoing care and follow-ups.
• Independently see patients for new and follow-up visits; provide same-day access for urgent needs.
• Support the triage team and communicate patient care updates.

Skills

Excellent communication

Judgement

Self-direction

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Patient care

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Tools

MyChart

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

Under the supervision of the UCSF Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Urogynecology, in collaboration with the Medical Director, and guided by the policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and bylaws of the UCSF Medical Center, some Nursing Policies, and, Medical Staff Policies, and any unique ambulatory patient services this Nurse Practitioner 2 (NP 2) position provides direct care to minimally invasive gynecology surgery and urogynecology patients with multiple, often complicated chronic medical problems.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the UCSF Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Urogynecology, in collaboration with the Medical Director, and guided by the policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and bylaws of the UCSF Medical Center, some Nursing Policies, and, Medical Staff Policies, and any unique ambulatory patient services this Nurse Practitioner 2 (NP 2) position provides direct care to minimally invasive gynecology surgery and urogynecology patients with multiple, often complicated chronic medical problems. This APP position may perform delegated functions as appropriate to their “scope of practice”. In general, the “scope of practice” includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per approved standardized procedures (SPs) as identified by the list available on the Office of Medical Affairs and Governance (OMAG) website. The NP’s primary responsibility will be to provide clinical care to all appropriate MIGS/Urogyn patients in need of new, routine, urgent, and same day visits. The NP will provide triage care by phone and through MyChart, and provide direct support to our triage team. The NP will communicate patient care updates and follow-up through phone and MyChart. Responsibilities may include coordinating ongoing care for MIGS/Urogyn patients, managing clinical follow-ups, supporting the care team with In Basket messages and prescription refills. The NP will independently see patients for both new and follow-up visits, and will also provide same-day access for urgent concerns, pre- and post-operative needs, and routine MIGS/Urogyn care.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
• Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by health care providers and team members
• Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
• Mandatory attendance at the Office of Advanced Practice Providers Orientation Sessions
• This position requires flexibility for the APP to work at all UCSF Health facilities/locations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years or greater NP experience in inpatient Obstetrics within the past five years, including managing patients independently.
• Able to interpret Nonstress tests, ultrasound and telemetry.

Minimum License/Certification

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction
• California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
• California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges
• NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role Adult Inpatient (ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC) or Women’s Health (WHNP-BC) . See Addendum A below for more detail.
• California Driver License (if required for position)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Additional required AHA certifications: PALS
• Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): no additional certifications are required

Minimum Education & Experience

• Graduation from a California Board of Registered Nursing approved or verified school of nursing with a master’s degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Nurse Practitioner 2 (at least six (6) months of NP experience):

UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.