Nurse Practitioner 1, Surgery (Nights)

Your Role on the Team We are looking for a highly competent, independent yet team‑oriented Nurse Practitioner I to manage inpatient care across various surgical divisions, including Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Responsibilities Assess and manage inpatient surgical patients, including performing physical examinations and gathering medical histories. Coordinate care planning, scheduling of operations and interventional procedures, and discharge processes. Participate in inpatient sign‑outs at the beginning and end of shifts, and follow up with General Surgery teams, residents, and attending physicians. Conduct triage of phone calls and review critical laboratory results in collaboration with medical staff. Ensure timely and compliant documentation, including progress notes and discharge summaries. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. Required Qualifications Knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Quest, Access, Power Point, and Outlook). Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional privileges prior to hire. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the program and UCI Health System. Diplomatic and flexible interpersonal skills when interacting with physicians, nurses, administrators, emergency and law enforcement officers. Proficient customer‑service skills appropriate to the job. Clear communication of medical information both in person and over the telephone. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of medical reports, laboratory data, and progress notes. Skill to maintain a work pace appropriate to workload demands. Possess the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities for assigned duties. Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures. Adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies related to Protected Health Information (PHI). Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese. 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). NP National Board Certification (AGACNP‑BC or ACNPC‑AG) as required by state regulations. Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Within six months of hire, American College of Surgeons Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with UC policies and procedures. Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a full range of benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, and various discounts. 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 requirements as specified by UCI policy. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act compliance. E‑Verify. Pre‑placement health evaluation. Equal Opportunity Employer UCI 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. Our community strives to create and maintain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or View email address on click.appcast.io. Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr UC Irvine