Ophthalmology NP: ER/Inpatient & OR Care Lead

NPACE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking an Ophthalmology Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced practice care in both the emergency room and inpatient consult settings. The APP will evaluate patients, perform histories and ophthalmic exams, and assist in management of ophthalmology consults from the Emergency Department, ORs, and inpatient units.

This role may include outpatient follow-up, supporting continuity of care across clinical settings, and travel to Santa Monica and Westwood facilities as

Qualifications

• CA RN and CA NP license required.
• MSN or DNP required.
• National NP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care in ER and inpatient consults.
• Evaluate patients, take histories, perform ophthalmic exams.
• Assist in assessment and management of ophthalmology consults.
• Coordinate outpatient follow-up and continuity of care.
• Document care and communicate with residents, fellows, and attendings.

Skills

Excel

Word

Prioritization

Communication

Education

MSN or DNP

CA RN license

CA NP license

National NP certification

Tools

PECOS

DEA license

NPI number

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking an Ophthalmology Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced practice care in both the emergency room and inpatient consult settings. The APP will evaluate patients, perform histories and ophthalmic exams, and assist in management of ophthalmology consults from the Emergency Department, ORs, and inpatient units.

This role may include outpatient follow-up, supporting continuity of care across clinical settings, and travel to Santa Monica and Westwood facilities as