(NP) Cardiovascular Inpatient Nurse Practitioner - 134192
Company: UC San Diego Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 15, 2025
Job Description:
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 1/30/2025 for
consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants
should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection
Applicants: Apply by 2/11/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients
should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Current
UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be
considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional
applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending
the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant
pool. This is a NOC position, 12-hour shifts,
19:00-07:00.DESCRIPTIONUC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated
organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to
only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for
nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas,
which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment,
exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and
improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held
its Magnet status since 2011. Under the direction of the attending
Physician, in collaboration with Nursing Leadership, incumbent
provides direct care to cardiac patients. Serves as liaison between
patients and physicians, responsible for providing routine care and
management of the patient with acute and chronic complaints with
physician and other team members. Responsible for providing
excellent patient care, offering high level of compassion and
comfort discussing pain and symptom management to develop patient's
plan care. Will work in collaboration with the physician, and is
directly accountable for making clinical judgments using
independent and interdependent decision-making skills. Primary
focus is on the provision of direct and indirect patient care in
managing the health care needs of the identified patient
population. Position requires special knowledge, skills, and
abilities in the fields of oncology and surgery. Evaluates and
manages patient population, with appropriate referral and
collaboration with Attending Physician(s). Participates in care
coordination, patient tracking and monitoring, and documentation.
Working with Attending Physician(s). While not required, a cover
letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner
program.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse
Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License
Certification.
- Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification
(AGACNP or ACNP).
- BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to
get ART within six months of hire date.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience as a licensed Nurse
Practitioner. Recent cardiology and inpatient experience preferred.
Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical
advanced practice experience must be within the last two
years.
- Experience in cardiac nursing and triage expertise to identify
and implement nursing interventions.
- Proficiency in complete care of the cardiac patient.
- Skill in insertion of intravenous lines. Knowledge of various
immunizations.
- Working knowledge of inpatient and outpatient services with
recent direct patient care experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill to perform basic nursing
techniques, i.e., taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens,
administering medications, initiating and monitoring IVs, setting
up sterile trays and assisting in procedures. Knowledge and skill
in performing emergency procedures.
- Ability to perform initial history, and physical examination,
identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of
action.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data in a meaningful
manner.
- Ability to maintain detailed medical information in an
organized and easily retrievable manner.
- Knowledge necessary for instructing housestaff, medical
students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in all
aspects of surgical care.
- Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory
data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and
protocols for patient care management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical
equipment.
- Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical
equipment.
- Ability to properly counsel patients and families, particularly
in delicate or death and dying situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other
health care personnel. Ability to maintain good working
relationships and communications with physicians in-charge,
laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team.
- Ability to write orders regarding execution of inpatient plans
of treatment.
- Ability to assess the daily status and progress of patients and
report this effectively to the physician in-charge and other
medical care personnel associated with the patient.
- Knowledge of all types of treatment and modalities necessary
for the patients care and well-being and the skill in recording
nursing/medical assessment findings accurately and completely.
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and
in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills, using tact and
diplomacy in order to interact effectively with all levels of
professional staff and a diversity of patients. Skill in
appropriate telephone techniques.
- Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices, pertaining to
medical and medical socioeconomics.
- Skill in interpreting lab test results commonly used in the
clinical area. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two or more (2+) years of NP experience with Cardiovascular
Inpatient care.
- Knowledge of clinical and ancillary services within the UCSD
Medical Center. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours, nights, shifts, on-call and
locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business
needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and
pre-employment physical.
- Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and
maintain during employment.
- Current UCSD NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level
pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD
Advanced Practice Council.Pay Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay
Range: $167,687 - $234,649 (will be prorated if the appointment
percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $80.31 - $112.38
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role
include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education,
licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational
needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the
budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably
expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be
broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this
position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective
bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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