Nurse Practitioner - OBGYN (Santa Monica)

NPACE; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Nurse Practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology to provide advanced clinical support across general gynecology, urogynecology, menopause, MIGS, and obstetrics in outpatient settings.

The role includes independent clinical management, collaboration with physicians, and participation in trainee education within an academic medical center. Travel to community clinics is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold CA RN and CA NP licenses.
• MSN/DNP with WHNP or FNP specialty.
• BLS certification required.
• National NP specialty certification required.
• OBGYN experience: at least 2 years as RN or NP.
• Previous NP experience required.
• CA NP furnishing with Schedule II, NPI#, DEA#, PECOS enrollment.
• Document patient care concisely and comprehensively.
• Strong written communication to compose detailed correspondence.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with staff and academics.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive histories, perform physical and pelvic examinations.
• Communicate treatment plans and evaluate laboratory and imaging results.
• Assist in longitudinal care and coordinate referrals.
• Travel to department clinics throughout the community as assigned.
• Participate in rounds and educate trainees and staff.

Skills

Excel

Word

Documentation

Independence

Prioritization

Collaboration

Education

CA RN license

CA NP license

MSN/DNP with WHNP or FNP

BLS certification

National NP certification

2+ years OBGYN RN/NP experience

CA NP furnishing with DEA/NPI/PECOS

Job description

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides advanced-level clinical support and expertise in the outpatient settings for patients across the spectrum of women's health. This includes care in subspecialty areas such as general gynecology, urogynecology, menopause, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS), and obstetrics. The NP functions in an interdependent role to perform medical assessments, manage and diagnose gynecologic and obstetric conditions, and assist in therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities of the NP include obtaining comprehensive histories, performing physical and pelvic examinations, communicating treatment plans, evaluating laboratory and imaging results, and assisting in the longitudinal care of patients. Care is delivered in accordance with standardized procedures (SPs) and based on NP licensure. The NP exercises independent clinical judgment in patient management while collaborating closely with attending physicians, residents, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.

The NP is a clinical expert, interdisciplinary team member, educator, and patient advocate who supports a holistic and patient-centered model of care. Within the academic medical center environment, the NP is expected to participate in the education of trainees, including medical students, residents, and advanced practice learners. Additional responsibilities include participation in clinical and interdisciplinary rounds, providing patient and family education, coordinating referrals, and documenting all care provided. The NP in OBGYN demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice, health equity, and excellence in women's health. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will travel and work at department clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Other duties, as assigned.

The NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725). The NP will provide and coordinate the care of patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals and documents services rendered.

Salary range :$93.81-$133.97/hourly

Qualifications

• CA RN and CA NP License- required
• MSN/DNP with Obstetrics and Gynecology WHNP or FNP Specialty- required
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross -required
• National Certification in NP Specialty- required
• A minimum of 2 years of OBGYN experience in an RN or NP role - required
• Previous NP experience - required
• State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, NPI#, DEA#, Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES- required
• Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner - required
• Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed, and grammatically correct correspondence - 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 directions - required
• Ability to set priorities - required

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.

Santa Monica, CA, United States (on-site)