(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Anesthesia Critical Care - 137910
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, CA, United States
Position Overview
NURSE PRACT 2 – Nurse Practitioner in Anesthesia Critical Care with 90% FTE, 12‑hour shifts, Sunday–Saturday. Total openings: 2. Pay scale: $80.31–$112.38/hour. Worksite: Various. Appointment type: Career. Appointment percent: 90%. Union: NX Contract.
Description
UC San Diego Health, a Magnet designated organization, offers a Nurse Practitioner position within Anesthesia Critical Care encompassing Surgical ICU, Rapid Recovery Unit (RRU), Cardiac ICU, and East Campus ICU. The NP will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide direct patient care, assess and implement nursing actions under ANA Standards, and exercise independent judgment within interdisciplinary teams. The role includes ongoing direct patient care delivery, community teaching, program planning, and development of patient education information.
Responsibilities
Manage patient care for adults in critical and peri‑operative settings.
Perform assessment and nursing actions consistent with ANA Standards.
Exercise independent judgment in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary care.
Provide community teaching programs and patient education.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification (or obtain prior to employment).
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at the time of hire with a commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months.
At least one (1) year of adult critical care experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.
Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams and procedures including laboratory blood tests, x‑rays, EKGs, biopsies and GI endoscopies.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of PCIS/Epic for retrieval of patient data (Computer skills required; PCIS/Epic preferred).
Knowledge of clinical laboratory values and skill in identifying deviations.
Experience providing patient education and counseling, and developing and implementing short‑ and long‑term treatment plans.
Knowledge of study formats with ability to edit charts and resolve inconsistencies.
Skill in patient interviewing, obtaining a concise medical history and acquiring pertinent data.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced unit, triage acute patients while managing time.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of adult critical care experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Special Conditions
Shifts may include Monday‑Sunday days and nights in the RRU and Surgical ICU.
A minimum of 50% night shifts required.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Must be able to obtain and maintain UCSD Medical Staff privileges during employment. Clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.
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.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $176,624 – $247,157 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).
Hourly Equivalent: $84.59 – $118.37.
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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NURSE PRACT 2 – Nurse Practitioner in Anesthesia Critical Care with 90% FTE, 12‑hour shifts, Sunday–Saturday. Total openings: 2. Pay scale: $80.31–$112.38/hour. Worksite: Various. Appointment type: Career. Appointment percent: 90%. Union: NX Contract.
Description
UC San Diego Health, a Magnet designated organization, offers a Nurse Practitioner position within Anesthesia Critical Care encompassing Surgical ICU, Rapid Recovery Unit (RRU), Cardiac ICU, and East Campus ICU. The NP will follow standardized advanced practice procedure guidelines to provide direct patient care, assess and implement nursing actions under ANA Standards, and exercise independent judgment within interdisciplinary teams. The role includes ongoing direct patient care delivery, community teaching, program planning, and development of patient education information.
Responsibilities
Manage patient care for adults in critical and peri‑operative settings.
Perform assessment and nursing actions consistent with ANA Standards.
Exercise independent judgment in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary care.
Provide community teaching programs and patient education.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification (or obtain prior to employment).
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (AGACNP or ACNP).
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at the time of hire with a commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months.
At least one (1) year of adult critical care experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Proficiency in documentation of patient conditions and outcomes.
Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams and procedures including laboratory blood tests, x‑rays, EKGs, biopsies and GI endoscopies.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of PCIS/Epic for retrieval of patient data (Computer skills required; PCIS/Epic preferred).
Knowledge of clinical laboratory values and skill in identifying deviations.
Experience providing patient education and counseling, and developing and implementing short‑ and long‑term treatment plans.
Knowledge of study formats with ability to edit charts and resolve inconsistencies.
Skill in patient interviewing, obtaining a concise medical history and acquiring pertinent data.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced unit, triage acute patients while managing time.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of adult critical care experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Special Conditions
Shifts may include Monday‑Sunday days and nights in the RRU and Surgical ICU.
A minimum of 50% night shifts required.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
Must be able to obtain and maintain UCSD Medical Staff privileges during employment. Clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.
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.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $176,624 – $247,157 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).
Hourly Equivalent: $84.59 – $118.37.
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
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