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Nurse Practitioner - Night Shift (90%)

UCI Health, Orange, CA, United States


Overview
Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top public universities. The campus has produced Nobel laureates and is known for academic achievement, premier research, innovation, and its anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing billions to the local economy.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Founded in 1998, the UCI School of Medicine’s Hospitalist Program focuses on clinical care, education, quality improvement, and patient safety in the hospital environment.

Your Role on the Team
The position of Nurse Practitioner II (90%) in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hospital Medicine & Palliative Medicine, requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in Hospital Medicine. Under the supervision of Anuj Ohri, MD and guided by applicable policies and procedures, the Nurse Practitioner will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in ambulatory or inpatient settings and provide multidisciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. A Nurse Practitioner is an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who possesses the advanced education, knowledge, clinical skills and experience necessary to provide advanced nursing care in their area of specialization.

This Position May Perform

Functions as appropriate to their “scope of practice” (management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per approved standardized procedures). Familiarity with state statutes for licenses is necessary.

Approved privileges are unique to each person and are unlikely to include all privileges.

The NP professional may provide patient care in age groups based on educational preparation and at all Health licensed settings and affiliates.

The NP has responsibility for the standards of care for their specified patient population and evidences self-direction and accountability to quality of care and in the development of their role within all Health locations and affiliates.

Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP) are required to be credentialed to practice and be privileged through Medical Staff to function in their clinical role. Credentialing and approval of privileges must be completed prior to the first working day.

The NP is accountable to, evaluated, and provided feedback by the supervising/collaborating physician, physician designee(s) in the same clinical specialty, or the Administrative Manager.

Population Served:

Adult population

What It Takes to be Successful

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System.

Ability to exercise diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with physicians, nurses, other paramedical personnel, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers.

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.

Skill to clearly communicate medical information to a broad variety of people, both in person and over the telephone.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures.

Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to PHI or other sensitive information.

Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.

Current BLS certification and ACLS certification.

Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration.

NP National Board Certification (Beginning February 2018): Adult Gerontology Acute Care AGACNP-BC or ACNPC-AG.

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.

Preferred

Multi-lingual

Special Conditions

Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire.

Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Total Rewards
In addition to the salary range listed below, UC Irvine offers a wealth of benefits to make working here rewarding. Benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement plans, and access to discounts and perks. Learn more about compensation practices and benefits through the provided links.

Conditions Of Employment
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment. All applicants who accept an offer must comply with conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Employment Misconduct*

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: disclosure of any misconduct findings within the last seven years as applicable.

The following additional conditions may apply, some dependent on business unit or job requirements:

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed at the UC HR new-hire page.

Closing Statement
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 categories. UC Irvine is committed to a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. UC Irvine provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

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