(NP) Per Diem Nurse Practitioner, Concierge Med. - 133060

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.

Our innovative Concierge Medicine Program located in La Jolla provides the most personalized and coordinated medical care using leading-edge medicine and state-of-the-art technology.

The Advanced Practice Provider will serve as an extension of the Concierge Medicine Physician to provide same day or next day access to patients. This provider will also be able to assist with direct patient care by assisting with follow up of lab results, prescriptions refills and coordination of referrals.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program.

• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) national board certification.

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.

• Minimum three (3) years of licensed work experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care, Urgent Care, Express Care, and/or Concierge Medicine.

• 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 perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.

• Ability to manage own patient load.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relationships and communications with physicians in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team.

• Strong relationship building skills to interact with clients, referring physicians and their administrative staff.

• Comfort with and willingness to facilitate the transfer of correspondence between patient and patient care team.

• Ability to proactively determine and address needs of clientele.

• Previous concierge medicine experience.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice work experience must be within the last two years.

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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