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(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Cath Lab - 134922

UC San Diego Health • Full-time • La Jolla, CA, US • 1w ago

Payroll Title:

NURSE PRACT 2

Department:

MEDICINE/ Cardiovascular Medic

Hiring Pay Scale

$80.31 - $112.38 / Hour

Worksite:

La Jolla

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

NX Contract

Total Openings:

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#134922 (NP) Nurse Practitioner - Cardiac Cath Lab

Filing Deadline: Mon 3/31/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/26/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 4/7/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Under the direction of the Chief of Cardiology, responsible for the provision of patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab and the Cardiology/ Interventional cardiac outpatient clinic. Provides advanced clinical and procedural assistance, support in treating and managing outpatients as part of the multidisciplinary cardiac team. Evaluates patients and performs history and physical, patient preparation for procedures and subsequent management. Solves complex clinical problems and communicates directly with the attending physician. Consultant and liaison for patient and families.

Assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, incumbents perform operational level duties as described in the Series Concept. The major emphasis at this level is ongoing direct patient care delivery. Assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs participation in program planning and development of patient education information. Job standards are to be performed at the PRACTITIONER level.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.
National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area.
BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within 6 months of hire date.
Minimum two (2) years of full-time experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Demonstrated experience diagnosing and treating cardiology patients.
Knowledge of pathology of Cardiac patient population and expected outcomes.
Demonstrated understanding of normal and abnormal laboratory values, diagnostic tests, electrocardio tracings and radiologic studies; and identification of deviations.
Demonstrated experience taking detailed medical history, performing physical examinations, and interpreting findings.
Demonstrated experience working independently as a Nurse Practitioner and exercising independent clinical judgment with demonstrated experience formulating and modifying specialized cardiac treatment plans.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with attending physicians and patient's primary medical team.
Ability to maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner.
Critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult and adolescent learning theory.
Demonstrated experience developing and organizing training for patients and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior hospitalist or inpatient medicine experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to understand the medical as well as the psychosocial needs of a complex medical inpatient population.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be willing to work flexible, variable hours with the ability to change schedule on short notice, based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
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.
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: $167,687 - $234,649 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $80.31 - $112.38

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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