NP Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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 general supervision of the APP Supervisor for the Department of Neurological Surgery, the Nurse Practitioner provides patient care in Neurosurgery. The NP utilizes operational knowledge and expertise to provide primary and/or specialized health care services to patients with brain tumors, cerebrovascular conditions, general conditions, peripheral nerve conditions, and neurospine conditions. Evaluates healthcare treatments for surgery patients, coordinating with established surgical services.

Participates in ongoing research and quality assurance studies. Functions as liaison to physicians, mid-levels, physical and occupational therapists. Position requires special knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fields of neurosurgery and wound care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties include previewing clinics to ensure appropriate preliminary imaging is completed/obtained for each scheduled patient (30-50 patients/wk per APP), responding to patient calls and In-Basket items, conducting peer to peers to obtain authorization, and also covering In-Basket and clinics for fellow APPs when out of office to maintain overall clinical operations. Additionally, the NP will author encounter notes, perform patient history and physical examinations, develop care plans, submit orders as appropriate, and prepare an after-visit summary (AVS).

The NP will support a minimum of two faculty, primarily at the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion (MOP), Via Tazon (VTC), and our Koman Outpatient Pavilion (KOP) practice locations; however, they may need to cover other sites to maintain departmental operational efficiency, as determined by the APP Supervisor.

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

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area. (FNP, AGPCNP, AGACNP, or ACNP).
• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience in performing initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data in a meaningful manner.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of operating room standards and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner.
• Knowledge necessary for instructing house staff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in all aspects of surgical care.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of all types of treatment and modalities necessary for patient care and well-being.
• Strong writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures, and protocols for patient care management.
• Ability to perform various medical procedures, for diagnostic studies and therapeutic modalities.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment.
• Ability to appropriately counsel patients and families, particularly in delicate or death and dying situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships and communications with physicians in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team.
• Knowledge necessary for instructing house staff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in all aspects of surgical care.
• Ability to write orders regarding the execution of patient plans of treatment.
• Ability to assess the status and progress of patients and report this effectively to the physician in charge and other medical care personnel associated with the patient.
• Knowledge of all types of treatment and modalities necessary for the patient's care and…