(NP)New Grad Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner - 140452

(NP)New Grad Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner

This position is posted as a newly licensed Nurse Practitioner role for clinicians early in their NP practice. UCSD Health System is the only health system in San Diego County with designated Neurocritical Care Units and primary Neurocritical Care Services staffed by board-certified neurointensivists. The NCCU is a collaboration with the departments of Neurosciences, Neurosurgery and Anesthesiology, and the UCSD NCCU's are located in La Jolla and Hillcrest.

Under general supervision of the Director of the Neurocritical Care Service and other designated physician team members, the incumbent will perform operational level duties and serve as a key member of the Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU) inpatient service. The incumbent will provide ongoing direct patient care delivery; provide full clinical support in the management of inpatient services for a diverse population of patients, and assist with consultation on patients in the Emergency Department and from other inpatient departments on other inpatient services. The incumbent will help develop and assist with education to Nurse Practitioner students, nurses, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows. The incumbent will function as liaison to counselors, social workers, research nurses, other clinical support staff, and family members of the NCCU patient. Also, the incumbent will assist in orientation and training of NCCU residents, and develop and implement policy and procedures related to the management of critical care patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and California NP Furnishing License Certification.
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP).
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Less than 6 months of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• A minimum of two (2) year's experience as an RN in the ICU.
• Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, neurosciences general medicine, pulmonary, emergency or critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, pharmacology, or counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics.
• Ability to perform initial history and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action.
• Ability to maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner using online medical systems such as EPIC.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data in a meaningful and accurate manner.
• Demonstrated skills to operate appropriate medical equipment, i.e., Swan-Ganz catheters, central venous pressure monitors, electrocardiograph machines, cardiac defibrillator, transducer systems, digital read-out equipment, and medical computer systems. Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment.
• Knowledge to instruct housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in all aspects of surgical care.
• Ability to assess the daily status and progress of patients, and accurately report findings to the physician in-charge and other medical care personnel associated with the patient.
• Excellent writing skills to prepare clear and concise medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management.
• Excellent time and project management skills. Ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk-in or appointment basis within set time limits.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, including that associated with central nervous system and spine to medically manage critically ill complex stroke, intracerebral/subarachnoid hemmorrhage, neurological and post-op surgery, and neuroendovascular patients.
• Ability to write accurate orders regarding execution of inpatient, outpatient plans of treatment.
• Ability in properly and compassionately counseling patients and families, particularly in delicate or death and dying situations.
• Excellent communication skills that facilitate professional, effective, and courteous interaction with a diverse population. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and follow strict HIPAA guidelines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility. Ability to work independently and/or in a team framework, and in an environment that interacts with a diverse population of patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of operating room standards and techniques, and of all types of treatment and modalities necessary for patient care and well-being.
• Knowledge of clinical and ancillary services within the UCSD Medical Center.
• Demonstrated fluency in oral and written communications in both English and Spanish.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations 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.
• This is a newly licensed Nurse Practitioner role specifically for new graduate NPs or those early in their NP practice.