Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Neurosurgery

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner PD in the Department of Neurological Surgery is a highly competent, independent, team-oriented Advanced Practice Provider immersed in Neurological Surgery. Under the supervision of Neurological Surgery and/or Neurology attending physicians and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, the Nurse Practitioner participates in comprehensive patient care in ambulatory or inpatient settings. The role includes multidisciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. The Nurse Practitioner practices within their approved scope of practice and privileges, which may include management of chronic stable conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures. The NP provides care to the patient groups supported by their education and approved privileges at applicable Health licensed settings and affiliates. The NP is responsible for standards of care for the specified patient population and is accountable for quality of care and development of the role. Credentialing and Medical Staff approval of privileges must be completed before the first working day. The NP is evaluated and receives feedback from the supervising or collaborating physician, a physician designee in the same specialty, or the Administrative Manager. The population served is Neurological Surgery and/or Neurology patients.

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.
NP National Board Certification: Adult Gerontology Acute Care AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG (beginning February 2018).
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Educational training and/or experience supporting the setting and patient population.
At least 6 months of prior Nurse Practitioner experience.
Neurosurgery and neuroscience experience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.
Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility when interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency personnel, and law enforcement officers.
Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Ability to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people in person and by telephone.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Writing skills for clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Skills, knowledge, and ability essential to performing assigned duties.
Ability to be trained in specialized medical equipment and procedures.
Understanding of and adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures for Protected Health Information and other sensitive personal information.
Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.
Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Ability to provide proof of work authorization.

Responsibilities

Participate in comprehensive care of patients in ambulatory or inpatient settings.
Provide multidisciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians.
Perform functions within the approved scope of practice and privileges, which may include management of chronic stable conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures.
Maintain standards of care for the specified patient population and demonstrate accountability for quality of care and development of the role.
Complete credentialing and obtain Medical Staff approval of privileges before the first working day.
Communicate medical information and prepare medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes.
Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and security of Protected Health Information and other sensitive information.