(NP)New Grad Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner - 140452

(NP)New Grad Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

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.

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