University of California, San Diego Looking for 117890 – (NP) Nurse Practitioner – Ortho Surgery (Spine) Full Time

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 8/3/2022 for consideration with preference for
rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 8/12/2022.
Eligible Special Selection 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.

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.

Under the direction of the supervising physician(s)
and APP supervisor and in collaboration with other care team members, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides patient care primarily in the
outpatient setting in support of the Orthopaedic Spine Division. Position may also provide patient care of Orthopaedic patients in the
inpatient setting for multiple Orthopaedic subspecialties. The NP exercises flexibility and adaptability to manage a broad range of medical
and surgical conditions. Because the spectrum of Orthopaedic Surgery encompasses many organ systems, the incumbent must be knowledgeable
about a wide range of pathophysiology as well as how the injuries sustained or surgical cases should be prioritized.

The NP will
provide clinical and surgical assistance and support in managing inpatients and outpatients, including assisting with patient evaluations,
history and physical, patient preparation, consults, and/or discharge preparation and within their scope of practice and management.
Position is responsible for providing routine care within established protocols and is directly responsible for managing the health care
needs of the identified patient population. Position demonstrates the ability to solve complex clinical problems and communicate directly
with the supervising Orthopaedic physicians. Provide patient education and assist with clinical research protocols.

Function as
liaison with health system personnel including case management coordinators, financial counselors and social workers. Assist in data
collection, input and analysis. Position demonstrates a high level of professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills
and has the ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team, including morning rounds with residents and interns. May assist with
surgeries as time permits. May do other duties as assigned.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of
  hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience as a
  licensed Nurse Practitioner, including prior experience managing your own patient panel. Due to advanced practice credentialing
  eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work
  experience.
• Knowledge of common orthopaedic problems and treatments.
• 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 perform initial history, and physical examination,
  identify major medical problems (specializing in spine evaluations), and formulate appropriate plans of action.
• Writing skills to
  prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care
  management.
• Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures used in clinic. Must understand purpose, required
  supplies and/or equipment, how to perform procedure accurately, infection control, an accurate documentation of medical
  chart.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel, and skill at providing clear written,
  verbal and telephone communication with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to assess the daily status and progress of patients and
  report this effectively to the physician and other medical care personnel associated with the patient.
• Knowledge necessary for
  instructing house-staff, medical students, physicians, nurses and other medical personnel in all aspects of acute and chronic
  care.
• Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices, pertaining to medical and medical socioeconomics.

PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2+) or more years of experience in a well-established and busy practice.
• Recent Orthopaedic
  experience.
• Ability to manage and direct patient flow for a busy service.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• May travel to various locations.
• Must be able to obtain
  UCSD Medical Staff Privileges prior to appointment and maintain during employment.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background
  check and pre-employment physical.
• Current University of California NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review
  and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.