Preoperative Nurse Practitioner – Anesthesia Clinic

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic to perform preoperative health assessments, take medical histories, and conduct initial physical examinations to optimize patients before anesthesia.

In collaboration with the care team, the NP develops treatment plans, orders and interprets tests, and provides patient education, working under ANA standards and with independent clinical judgment in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• Current State of California RN and NP licenses with furnishing number.
• NP specialty certification from AANP/ANCC/NCC/PNCB/AACN.
• BLS/CPR or BART certification at hire with commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Minimum of three years of NP experience in cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, or internal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preoperative health assessments to optimize patients before anesthesia.
• Conduct in-depth patient interviews, medical histories, and physical exams.
• Develop and implement long- and short-range treatment plans in collaboration with the health care team.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; provide nursing actions and patient education.
• Practice under ANA standards with independent clinical judgment in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Empathy and patient-centered care

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Collaborative interdisciplinary team

Education

Accredited Nurse Practitioner program (CA)

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for the Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic to perform preoperative health assessments, take medical histories, and conduct initial physical examinations to optimize patients before anesthesia.

In collaboration with the care team, the NP develops treatment plans, orders and interprets tests, and provides patient education, working under ANA standards and with independent clinical judgment in a fast-paced perioperative setting.