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Salary#128741 (NP) Nurse Practitioner - Express Care
Filing Deadline: Wed 4/3/2024UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/25/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
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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.
DESCRIPTION
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 Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as extension of patient care for UCSD Primary Care providing same-day acute care to patients with common health problems, such as colds and cough, sore throats, ear infections, UTI, 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.
The primary locations for this position include Vista, Rancho Bernardo, and Pacific Highlands Ranch, but may be required to cover any of our six Express Care locations including video visits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 one (1) year of full-time work experience as a licensed NP in an Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or an Express Care type clinic.
Ability to perform triage and handle critical and/or urgent situations with accuracy, expediency, and tact.
Ability to manage own patient load.
Must be able to work within a team environment.
Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- 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.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
- 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 Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $158,187 - $221,370 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $75.76 - $106.02
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).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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