(PNP) Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - 140108

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.

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine, with approximately 171 Faculty Members, 60 postdoctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs), and over 300 support staff (excluding hospital staff). Additionally, the Department has 57 clinical residents and fellows, distributed across the Various Divisions. The missions of research, education, and patient care are intertwined and are integral to the goals of the department

Under the attending physician's supervision, the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) provides comprehensive assessments and neurodevelopmental evaluations for infants and children followed in the High Risk Infant Follow-up Program. This specialized program provides comprehensive developmental and medical follow-up for infants and young children at increased risk for developmental delays, including premature infants, NICU graduates, and children with complex medical or neurological conditions. The PNP identifies needs, educates caregivers, makes or recommends referrals for necessary services, and provides case management. The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate developmental progress, identify emerging concerns, provide family education, coordinate care, and facilitate referrals to community and specialty resources. The PNP plans and delivers in-service education to large groups in the community and within the medical center, writes and implements policies and procedures for the care of high-risk children, and participates in and may initiate research studies. The PNP provides education to pediatric house staff, fellows, and other trainees.

• 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 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PNP-PC or PNP-AC.

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• PALS certification.

• Medicare Billing number (NPI) at time of hire or commitment to get within three (3) months of hire date.

• Minimum two (2) years of Nurse Practitioner experience providing care to premature infants, NICU graduates, medically complex children, or children with developmental delays.

• Demonstrated clinical experience in NICU, neonatal follow-up, developmental pediatrics, pediatric rehabilitation, or early intervention programs, or primary care.

• Experience in performing a comprehensive pediatric assessment and general medical examination, identifying medical problems, and formulating an appropriate plan of action. Must be able to see patients independently.

• Experience coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams and community resources for medically complex pediatric patients.

• Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.

• Experience interacting positively, constructively, and effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and the general public.

• Experience in performing effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload and frequent interruptions.

• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Epic for retrieval of patient data (computer skills required; Epic preferred).

• Demonstrated experience providing patient education and counseling and developing and implementing long and short-range treatment plans.

• Knowledge of study formats, with the ability to edit charts and resolve inconsistencies.

• Skill in patient interviewing, obtaining a concise medical history, and acquiring pertinent data.

• Demonstrated experience in research techniques, such as following a protocol, and in collecting all data precisely.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of the name, abbreviation, and purpose of various diagnostic tests/procedures, including proper scheduling and completion of necessary requisitions and consents.

• Spanish language proficiency.

• Demonstrated experience working in a clinical research environment. Ability to identify potential clinical trial patients.

• 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 experience must be within the last two (2) years.
• If functioning as the High Risk Infant Follow-up Coordinator, must be paneled by California Children's Services.

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.