(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Express Care - 141176

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive

This position will provide patient care coverage seven days a week, including various holidays, for various Express Care Clinics located in Eastlake, Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo, Pacific Highlands Ranch, Downtown or Virtual Express Care as well as future Express Care clinics in the division.

The Per Diem (PD) Nurse Practitioner (NP) will serve as an extension of patient care for UCSD Primary Care, providing same-day acute care for common health problems, such as colds and coughs, sore throats, ear infections, UTIs, superficial lacerations, and simple sprains and strains. The NP will also assist with improving access to primary care patients with chronic or acute needs, the provider will also assist with duties such as, but not limited to annual wellness exams, post-hospital follow ups, and population health initiatives as needed.

The NP will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide follow-through with the care plan. Assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge.

• Completion of an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNP).

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

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) board certification.

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Current PALS certification, or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent work experience as a licensed NP in an Emergency Department or Urgent/Express Care clinic.

• Ability to perform triage and handle critical and/or urgent situations with accuracy, expediency, and tact.

• Ability to manage own patient load.

• Must be able to work within a team environment.

• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Three (3+) or more years of recent NP experience in Emergency and/or Urgent Care.

• Telemedicine or video visit experience.

• High-acuity triage and critical care experience.

• Urgent and primary care procedural experience (e.g. suturing, stapling, I&D, EKG and Basic Radiology interpretation).

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Variable work schedule. Must be able to work every other weekend and some holidays.
• 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 years gained through school or work experience.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.