Nurse Practitioner II; Urology

Overview

UC Irvine is a member of the Association of American Universities, ranked among the nation’s top public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced Nobel laureates and is known for academic achievement, research, innovation, and the anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in Orange County and is a large employer contributing to the local and state economy.

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The Nurse Practitioner II in the Department of Urology will manage and coordinate all inpatient care across the department’s divisions, working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Assess health needs, plan and evaluate care for patients on the urology services.
• Participate in inpatient sign-out at the beginning and end of shifts; follow up with Urology teams/residents/attending physicians.
• Perform surgical consultations on potential urology surgery patients.
• Coordinate procedures including scheduling operations and interventional procedures; obtain consults as needed and discharge patients with summaries, instructions, and medications when appropriate.
• Triage phone calls; review critical labs; follow up on results with patients and medical staff.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform initial and periodic physical examinations/assessments.
• Identify and treat hospitalized patients; demonstrate advanced medical knowledge, clinical/technical competence, sound clinical judgment, and professional communication skills.
• Provide multi-disciplinary care coordination, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians in ambulatory or inpatient settings under supervision and policies/procedures.
• Be accountable for standards of care for the specified patient population and maintain timely and compliant documentation.

• Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
• Current, active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Certification (Beginning February 2018):
  Adult Gerontology Acute Care AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG.
• Current BLS & ACLS certification.
• At least 6 months of working NP experience; experience in Urology and inpatient experience in an academic setting is preferred.

• Knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Quest, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in Urological Care nursing; familiarity with UC policies and procedures.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese.

In addition to the salary range listed below, UC Irvine offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, leave, retirement savings plans, and employee discounts. Please refer to the university’s compensation practices and benefits for details.

All applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with conditions of employment, including background checks, right to work, vaccination policies, and privacy requirements. Additional conditions may apply depending on the business unit or role.

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct Disclosure
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. We are committed to a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. UC Irvine provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.