NP Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner

Job Details

• Payroll Title
  : NURSE PRACT 2
• Department
  : SURGERY
• Hiring Pay Scale
  : $80.31 - $112.38 / Hour
• Worksite
  :
  Jacobs Medical Center
• Appointment Type
  :
  Career
• Appointment Percent
  : 100%
• Union
  : NX Contract
• Total Openings
  : 1
• Work Schedule
  :
  Days, 10 Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
• #137637 (NP) Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner
• Extended Deadline
  :
  Tue 1/6/2026

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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.

Under the direction of the Division Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, the incumbent functions as a provider of patient care in the fields of Cardiothoracic Surgery/Intensive Care Units. Provides full clinical support in the management of inpatient and outpatient procedures and clinical needs. Plans, implements and evaluates healthcare treatments for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. Provides patient care on specific surgical in- and out-patient services.

Functions as assistant in the outpatient clinics, and on the wards, all in coordination with established surgical services. Direct supervision will occur by assigned attending surgeons or chief residents.

The position requires a strong emphasis on the complete care of the cardiothoracic surgical patient, from pre- to peri- to post‑op settings. Participates in ongoing research and/or quality assurance studies. Functions as liaison to counselors, social workers, research nurses. Position requires special knowledge, skills and abilities in the fields of cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and wound care.

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

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.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 12/1/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment 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.

The qualifications of this position have been slightly modified as of 12/17/2025.

• 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 UCSD ART certification, or BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
• Minimum one year recent Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery NP experience.
• Theoretical background in: anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, therapeutics including pharmacology, counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics.
• Ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.
• Skills necessary to function in outpatient clinic setting and post‑op inpatient floor responsibilities. Ability to maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner. Knowledge of operating room standards and techniques.
• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as…