Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

We currently have an opportunity for an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the DGSOM, Department of Neurosurgery's Spine Program. Will need to travel between Santa Monica, Westwood and Encino facilities. The NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725).

The NP will provide and coordinate the care of patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals.

Inpatient responsibilities include to assist in the operating room as needed. Act as a liaison between nursing staff at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica Hospital, and various satellite outpatient facilities and physicians to provide effective and consistent patient care. Act as a liaison between patients and physicians as well as administrative staff and physicians in medically related situations.

Review and interpret all diagnostic data and formulate a plan of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of the medical staff. Document services rendered.

Salary range:

NP1: $84.62/hour

NP2: $93.81- $133.97/hourly

• CA RN and CA NP License-required
• MSN/DNP in Adult Acute Care NP (AG - ACNP) Specialty-required
• National Board NP Certification in NP Specialty-required
• DEA, Furnishing Number
• BLS and ACLS Certifications from AHA or ARC- required
• Experience:
  
  1 year experience with neurosurgical procedures- preferred
• will consider a new grad NP with relevant RN experience
• NP1: less than 6 months experience

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.