Nurse Practitioner, Surgery - (Per Diem)

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Surgery to coordinate inpatient care for surgical patients at a new Irvine hospital. The NP will evaluate care, order diagnostics, create treatment plans, and lead multidisciplinary care coordination.

The role includes rounds, hand-offs, admissions/discharges, and collaboration with operating room teams and RNFA-certified surgeons. Licenses and credentials in California are required along with BLS/ACLS and 2+ years of NP experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of NP experience in surgical/acute care settings.
• Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Privileges prior to hire.
• Strong communication with diverse audiences and teams.
• Maintaining privacy and security of PHI.
• Proficiency in documenting medical records and reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consults and inpatient care for surgical patients across multiple services.
• Assess patients, order diagnostics, and create treatment plans.
• Perform daily physical exams and coordinate care plans.
• Participate in shift hand-offs and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and follow-ups.
• Collaborate with OR teams and RNFA-certified surgeons.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Adaptability

Documentation accuracy

Education

California RN license

California NP license

Furnishing license & DEA

NPI

NP Certification AGACNP-BC/ACNPC-AG

BLS & ACLS

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

Your Role on the Team

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner PD in the Department of Surgery will manage and coordinate inpatient care for surgical patients primarily at a new hospital in Irvine, California. Duties span general surgery, specialty services, and intensive care. The role includes evaluating care, ordering diagnostics, creating treatment plans, participating in hand‑offs, rounding, communicating with surgical teams, and conducting consultations. The NP will also manage admissions, discharges, triage phone calls, review critical labs, perform physical exams, and lead multidisciplinary care coordination. Additional responsibilities involve collaborating with surgeons in the operating room for patients with RNFA credentials and contributing to professional development and competency validation. This position is represented by the California Nurses Association (CNA) union.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consults and inpatient care for surgical patients, including colorectal, ENT, general surgery, gynecology, hand surgery, minimally invasive, plastic surgery, oncology, thoracic, urology, and vascular services.

• Assess and manage surgical patients, ordering diagnostics, creating treatment plans, and conducting initial and daily physical examinations.

• Participate in shift hand‑offs and maintain accurate documentation, ensuring timely and compliant records.

• Coordinate surgical procedures, including scheduling operations and performing follow‑ups, admissions, and discharges.

• Triage phone calls, review critical labs, and communicate patient status with medical staff.

• Collaborate with operating room teams when holding RNFA credentials, ensuring high‑quality patient care throughout procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner supporting the specified setting and patient population.
• Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
• Diplomatic and flexible interaction with physicians, nurses, paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law‑enforcement officers.
• Customer‑service orientation appropriate to the role.
• Clear communication of medical information to diverse audiences, both in person and over the telephone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in preparing clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes, maintaining an appropriate work pace.
• Demonstrated essential skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned duties successfully.
• Proficiency with specialized medical equipment and procedures.
• Understanding and adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies relating to PHI.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration; active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• NP National Board Certification (Adult Gerontology Acute Care AGACNP‑BC or ACNPC‑AG).
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• At least two years of Nurse Practitioner clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Quest, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in trauma/critical care nursing.
• Experience in surgical critical care as an NP.
• Familiarity with UC policies and procedures.
• Bi‑lingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, this position offers medical insurance, paid sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and various discounts and perks. For details on compensation practices and benefits, please refer to the university’s benefits portal.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct compliance.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Vaccination policies.
• Smoking and tobacco policy.
• Drug‑free environment.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement.
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• E‑Verify.
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation.

Closing Statement

The University of California is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected category covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.