NP PD Nurse Practitioner, Express Care Float

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Title:

NURSE PRACT PD

Department: COMM CARE EXPRESS CARE

Hiring Pay Scale: $118.32 / Hour

Worksite:
Various

Appointment Type:
Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule:

Days, 11 Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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.

UC 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.

This position will provide patient care coverage seven days a week, including various holidays, for various Express Care Clinics located in Eastlake, Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Downtown or Virtual Express Care as well as future Express Care clinics in the division.

The Per Diem (PD) Nurse Practitioner (NP) will serve as an extension of patient care for UCSD Primary Care, providing same-day acute care for common health problems, such as colds and coughs, sore throats, ear infections, UTIs, superficial lacerations, and simple sprains and strains. The NP will also assist with improving access to primary care patients with chronic or acute needs, the provider will also assist with duties such as, but not limited to annual wellness exams, post-hospital follow ups, and population health initiatives as needed.

The NP will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide follow-through with the care plan. Assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge.

Must be able and willing to float to other Express Care locations as needed.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNP).
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) board certification.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Current PALS certification, or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent work experience as a licensed NP in an Emergency Department or Urgent/Express Care clinic.
• Ability to perform triage and handle critical and/or urgent situations with accuracy, expediency, and tact.
• Ability to manage own patient load.
• Must work within a team environment.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Three (3+) or more years of recent NP experience in Emergency and/or Urgent Care.
• Telemedicine or video visit experience.
• High-acuity triage and critical care experience.
• Urgent and primary care procedural experience (e.g. suturing, stapling, I&D, EKG and Basic Radiology interpretation).

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Variable work schedule. Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidays.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
  Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained…