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(NP) Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 132514

UC San Diego Health • Full-time • San Diego, CA, US • 1m ago

Payroll Title:

NURSE PRACT 2

Department:

PSYCHIATRY

Hiring Pay Scale

$75.76 - $106.02 / Hour

Worksite:

Hillcrest

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

NX Contract

Total Openings:

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday, weekends as needed

#132514 (NP) Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Filing Deadline: Mon 10/7/2024

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 10/2/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/14/2024. 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 supervision of the Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor at the UCSD Department of Psychiatry, and in consultation with the Community Psychiatry Program Director, and the psychiatrist staff at UCSD Department of Psychiatry, the incumbent will provide specialized mental health care services in an outpatient, community mental health clinic and UCSD outpatient psychiatric setting. Incumbent will evaluate and manage psychiatric disorders, conduct in-depth interviews with patients, construct comprehensive medical histories, and perform initial and periodic physical examinations. The incumbent will also coordinate follow-up care, referrals, and case management; will perform crisis intervention and medication management; and will develop long- and short-range treatment plans. The primary population served by this position is pediatric, child, adolescent, transitional aged youth, and families. Incumbent must also be able to provide services to full lifespan ages of patients.

This position may include overseeing and training nurse practitioner students and fellows. The incumbent will provide both direct patient care and will provide training, education, and oversee trainees. The incumbent will also consult and coordinate care with other medical and psychologist staff and outside agencies; serve as a resource in evaluation and management of psychiatric disorders for primary care staff.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday.

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.
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP).
Valid DEA license, and/or ability to furnish upon hire.
Certified by the County to place patients on legal holds (e.g. 5150, 5250). Must pass 5150 examination and be certified by the county as a 5150 designee.
Current BART certification, or BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
Minimum six (6) months of licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric principles, practices, and process gained through extended clinical study and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing psychiatric medications.
Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric models of care with emphasis on interdisciplinary team approach.
Demonstrated skill in management of health-illness needs in primary health care. Knowledge and skill in assessment and treatment of common acute illnesses and injuries.
Proven ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
Demonstrated knowledge of community agencies most frequently used in mental health care.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to discuss difficult issues with sensitivity and tact.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated skill in management of health-illness needs in primary health care. Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in conducting a health history and performing a physical examination with a proven ability to distinguish between normal and abnormal patient assessment findings. Demonstrated skill in interpretation of laboratory data and demonstrated knowledge and skill in assessment and treatment of common acute illnesses and injuries.
Demonstrated skill in interviewing and counseling.
Proven ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk-in or appointment basis, within set time limits.
Proven ability to work with trainees of various disciplines.
Demonstrated experience treating pediatric, child, and adolescent patient populations in behavioral health settings.
Demonstrated experience working in a variety of child and adolescent psychiatric settings throughout San Diego community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced post-graduate PMHNP fellowship program completion.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be familiar with San Diego County’s Mental Health System and Care Delivery Model.
Should be able to oversee NP students and NP fellows and be familiar with psychiatric NP training curriculum.
Certified by the County to place patients on legal holds (e.g. 5150, 5250).
Must be able to provide services to full lifespan ages of patients, with focus on pediatric, child, adolescent, transitional aged youth, and families.
Must be available to work a regular Monday to Friday work schedule consisting of 8-hour day shifts at variable locations.
Must be available to work four 10-hour shifts if needed. The work schedule (days and hours) may change in the future based on departmental needs.
Must be flexible and willing to work at multiple locations at UCSD outpatient sites and multiple community clinics/organizations, Hillcrest Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center and/or outpatient sites, potentially moving between locations on a daily or weekly basis to meet NP cross-coverage and Departmental needs.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and/or holidays as needed.
Must have available transportation and ability to commute between Hillcrest Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center, and other Psychiatry clinical sites as needed.
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: $158,187 - $221,370 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $75.76 - $106.02

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!

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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.

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

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