Spine Neurosurgery NP — Travel Between LA Clinics

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

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the Spine Program within the DGSOM. The NP will travel between Santa Monica and Westwood facilities, implementing SPs to adjust treatments and coordinate patient care. Expect collaboration with physicians, rounds participation, and patient/family education.

Required are CA RN and NP licenses, MSN/DNP, NP Board certification, DEA furnishing number, and BLS/ACLS. Neurosurgery/spine experience, including pediatric exposure, is essential.

Qualifications

• CA RN and CA NP License required.
• MSN/DNP in NP Specialty required.
• National Board NP Certification required.
• DEA, Furnishing Number.
• BLS and ACLS Certifications from AHA or ARC required.
• Neurosurgery/spine clinical experience, including pediatric experience required.
• NP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive history and physical examinations on all pre-operative patients.
• Manage medical care of established/return/post op patients in collaboration with attending physicians.
• Act as a liaison between patients and physicians and administrative staff.
• Review and interpret diagnostic data and formulate a plan of care in collaboration with physicians.
• Document services rendered.
• Participate in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provide education and support, and make referrals.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Travel flexibility

Education

MSN/DNP in NP Specialty

CA RN License

CA NP License

NP Certification (National Board)

DEA/Furnishing Number

BLS/ACLS Certification

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the Spine Program within the DGSOM. The NP will travel between Santa Monica and Westwood facilities, implementing SPs to adjust treatments and coordinate patient care. Expect collaboration with physicians, rounds participation, and patient/family education.

Required are CA RN and NP licenses, MSN/DNP, NP Board certification, DEA furnishing number, and BLS/ACLS. Neurosurgery/spine experience, including pediatric exposure, is essential.