Nurse Practitioner II, Surgery (Day Shift)

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner II in the Department of Surgery is a highly competent, independent, team-oriented Advanced Practice Practitioner who coordinates and manages inpatient care across Surgery, including Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. The role assesses health needs and plans and evaluates care for general surgery patients and patients in the surgical intensive care unit. The NP works with surgery teams, residents, and attending physicians; participates in inpatient sign-out; assists with trauma resuscitations; and performs surgical consultations for potential general surgery patients. The position organizes procedures and follow-up, including scheduling operations and interventional procedures, obtaining consultations, and discharging patients when appropriate. Discharge responsibilities include preparing summaries, instructions, and medications. The NP also triages phone calls, reviews critical laboratory results, follows up with patients and medical staff, obtains medical histories, conducts initial and periodic examinations and assessments, and identifies and manages treatment for hospitalized patients. The NP is expected to demonstrate advanced medical knowledge, clinical and technical competence, sound judgment, professional communication, timely and compliant documentation, and ongoing professional development and competency validation. Under the joint supervision of the Chief of Trauma, Burns, and Critical Care Services and the Trauma Medical Director, and guided by applicable policies and procedures, the NP provides comprehensive care in ambulatory or inpatient settings, including multidisciplinary coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. Practice is within the individual's scope and approved privileges; credentialing and privilege approval are required before the first working day.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
Current, active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner license.
Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration.
National Board Certification as Adult Gerontology Acute Care AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
ATLS certification within six months of hire.
At least one year of experience.
Two or more years of experience in Trauma/Critical Care.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
Ability to interact with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency personnel, and law enforcement officers with diplomacy and flexibility.
Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Ability to communicate medical information clearly to diverse audiences in person and by telephone.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload and perform assigned duties competently.
Ability to be trained in specialized medical equipment and procedures.
Understanding of and adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to protected health information and other sensitive personal information.
Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Quest, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Familiarity with UC policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assess patient health needs and plan and evaluate care for general surgery and surgical intensive care unit patients.
Coordinate and manage inpatient care, including care for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery patients.
Participate in inpatient sign-out at the beginning and end of shifts and follow up with surgery teams, residents, and attending physicians.
Participate in trauma resuscitations and perform surgical consultations for potential general surgery patients.
Organize procedures and follow-up, including scheduling operations and interventional procedures and obtaining consultations as needed.
Discharge patients when appropriate, including preparing discharge summaries, instructions, and medications.
Triage phone calls.
Review critical laboratory results and follow up on results with patients and medical staff.
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform initial and periodic physical examinations and assessments.
Identify and treat patients and manage treatment of hospitalized patients.
Provide multidisciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.
Maintain timely and compliant documentation and participate in professional development and competency validation.
Practice within approved scope and privileges and meet the standards of care for the specified patient population.