Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Genetics

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 129,232 - 184,557; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Los Angeles is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Clinical Genetics. This role involves providing clinical support for patients with complex genetic conditions and serves as a key leader in the Newborn Screening Program. The NP will perform medical evaluations, manage diagnoses, and coordinate care for infants identified through screening. Candidates must have advanced nursing degrees, CA licenses, and experience in pediatrics or genetics. This role offers a competitive hourly pay and a chance to impact patient care significantly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of NP experience in pediatrics, genetics, metabolic disorders, neonatology, or related specialty.
• Experience working with infants, children, and families in acute, outpatient, or specialty care settings.
• BLS and PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee evaluation, triage, and coordination of care for newborn screening program.
• Perform medical examinations and manage genetic conditions.
• Coordinate patient and family education efforts.

Skills

Patient management

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Educational support for trainees

Independent practice

Communication of treatment plans

Coordination of care

Education

MSN or DNP in Nursing

CA RN and CA NP License

National NP Board certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Division of Clinical Genetics provides advanced clinical support and expertise across inpatient and outpatient settings for patients and families with complex genetic and metabolic conditions, including lysosomal storage disorders and autism. A primary focus of this role is serving as a key clinical leader within the Newborn Screening (NBS) Program and functioning as the Specialty Services Coordinator (SSC). In this capacity, the NP oversees the evaluation, triage, and coordination of care for infants identified through newborn screening, ensuring timely follow‑up, diagnostic workup, family education, and seamless transition into specialty care when indicated.

The NP participates in an interdependent role that includes performing medical examinations, managing and diagnosing genetic conditions, and participating in specialized therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Core responsibilities include obtaining medical histories, conducting physical examinations, communicating treatment plans, ordering and interpreting laboratory and genetic tests, and supporting comprehensive patient care as defined by standardized procedures (SPs) or NP licensure. The NP practices independently in patient management decisions and collaboratively with attending physicians and interdisciplinary team members to address the health care needs of Clinical Genetics patients.

As an expert clinical resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate, the NP may also provide care within the gene therapy infusion center. The NP demonstrates a strong commitment to a patient‑ and family‑centered model of care and plays an active role in trainee education, including medical students, residents, and genetic counseling students. The NP participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support to families and staff, coordinates appropriate referrals, and ensures accurate and timely documentation of service s.

Through the implementation of Standardized Procedures, the NP adjusts treatment regimens based on clinical assessment, including signs and symptoms of illness, treatment response, behavior, and physical findings, in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act (subsection (b) of Section 2725). The NP promotes safe continuity of care, leads patient and family education efforts, and supports the operational and clinical functions of both the Newborn Screening Program and SSC coordination.

Salary range:

$93.81- $133.97/hourly

Requirements:

• CA RN and CA NP License-required
• MSN or DNP in Nursing-required
• State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, NPI#, DEA#, Enrollment in PECOS and in CURES-required
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC-required
• PALS and NRP Certification from AHA- required
• National NP Board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Family NP, Pediatric NP. Neonatal NP-required
• Minimum of 1–2 years of NP experience in pediatrics, genetics, metabolic disorders, neonatology, or a related specialty-required
• Experience working with infants, children, and families in acute, outpatient, or specialty care settings-required
• Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs-required
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required
• Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction-required
• Ability to set priorities-required
• Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-required
• Prior involvement in newborn screening follow up, metabolic/genetic clinics, or care coordination preferred
• Experience interpreting laboratory results, genetic testing, and metabolic evaluations strongly preferred