Trauma & Surgical NP — Acute Care Specialist

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive inpatient care in trauma, general surgery, and burn care. You will support inpatient services and mentor NP students, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows.

The role emphasizes policy development, procedures for surgical patients, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• California RN license, NP license, and furnishing license certification.
• Current Acute Care NP certification (AGACNP/ACNP).
• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire, with ART within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical support in inpatient management, trauma resuscitation and consultations.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate treatments for critically ill and injured patients.
• Develop and provide patient education.
• Participate in quality assurance programs.

Skills

ACNP/AGACNP

BLS/ACLS

Critical care

Trauma care

Surgical care

Education

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

California NP license

Furnishing License Certification

Tools

Swan-Ganz catheter

Cardiac monitors

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive inpatient care in trauma, general surgery, and burn care. You will support inpatient services and mentor NP students, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows.

The role emphasizes policy development, procedures for surgical patients, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.