Nurse Practitioner II (Urology)

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second‑largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. Your Role on the Team The position of Nurse Practitioner II in the Department of Urology requires a highly competent, independent yet team‑oriented individual who will be immersed in the management and coordination of all inpatient care for the various divisions of the Department of Urology. Duties include assessing health needs, planning and evaluating care of all patients on the urology services, participating in inpatient sign‑out at the beginning and end of shift, following up with the Urology teams, residents, and attending physicians, performing surgical consultations on potential urology surgery patients, and managing the care and organization of procedures (including scheduling operations, interventional procedures, etc.) and follow‑up. The NP also obtains consults as needed, discharges patients (including discharge summary, instructions, and medications), triages phone calls, reviews critical labs and follow‑ups on results with patient and medical staff, obtains comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations/assessments, and explores patients’ interpretation of health needs. Under the joint supervision of the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and the Urology Medical Directors 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. Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice Functions as appropriate to the scope of practice, including management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and surgical procedures per approved standardized procedure; 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 for quality of care and development of their role within all health locations and affiliates. Advanced Practice Practitioners are required to be credentialed to practice and be privileged through medical staff to function in the 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. What It Takes to be Successful Required Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges before hire. 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 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 understanding of and adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies related to Protected Health Information. Educational training and/or experience to support setting and patient population. Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license. Current, active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner license. Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing license and DEA registration. Active National Provider Identifier (NPI). Certification (Beginning February 2018): Adult Gerontology Acute Care AGACNP‑BC or ACNPC‑AG. Current BLS & ACLS certification. At least 6 months of NP experience. Experience with Urology and inpatient experience in an academic setting. Preferred Knowledge of Windows and MS Office software applications (Excel, Word, Quest, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience in Urological Care nursing; familiarity with UC policies and procedures. Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese. Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI rewarding. These benefits include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks. Conditions of Employment The University of California, Irvine seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. 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: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct, received notice of allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct, left a position after notice of allegations or while under investigation, or filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E‑Verify Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation Additional conditions may apply depending on business unit or job‑specific requirements. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. 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