ACC 23hrs Obs, NP II – Night Shift

Updated: Mar 25, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Anesthesiology

Job Opening ID: 66765
Reports To: CAO
Working Title: ACC 23HRS OBS NP II - NIGHT SHIFT
Department: Anesthesiology
Bargaining Unit: NX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009147
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 90%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Career

 

Position Summary:
 
The Nurse Practitioner will perform all duties and tasks under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist (Medical Program Co-Directors, Irvine Medical Campus Medical Director). The Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care’s division of Center for Perioperative Care advocates for each patient to be medically optimized prior to surgery, to experience a smooth hospital course, and to return to normal life activities. Patients receive individualized service that must be expertly coordinated across multiple departments and phases of care.

 

The position of Nurse Practitioner II in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care, requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be immersed in Perioperative Anesthesia Care. Under the supervision of an attending anesthesiologist (Medical Program Co-Directors, Irvine Campus Medical Director) and in accordance with standardized procedures the Nurse Practitioner will perform all duties and tasks, participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory or inpatient settings and provide multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients and referring physicians. The Nurse Practitioner works with the physicians/surgeons/anesthesiologists/APP colleagues and other clinical and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient management based on accepted practice, including but not limited to, performing and documentation of histories and physicals, pre-operative and postoperative evaluations and care. This position also includes planning/coordinating with anesthesia/surgeons/outside providers and PCPs as applicable, responding to changes in patient status throughout the perioperative period, providing needed prescriptions/evaluations/referral/treatments as permitted under their standardized procedure. Provide home health services and DME, DMV evaluations, referrals, consultations, PT, and order radiographic or diagnostic requests, and specialized treatment privileges. May also perform surgical site markings, provide patient education, arrange follow-up appointments, and perform discharges. May also engage in any approved privileges provided the APP has completed the necessary proctoring or FPPE requirements through prior competency for independent procedural activity.

 

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

 

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $81.41 - $111.74 (Hourly Rate). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $81.41 - $111.74 (Hourly Rate).

 

Department Website:

 UCI Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care

 

Required:
 

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing 
• Graduation from ab accredited school of nurse practitioner
• Valid California Registered Nurse license 
• Valid California Nurse Practitioner license
• NP National Board Certification (AG-ACNP or ACNP) 
• Current Furnishing license and DEA registration 
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) 
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association 
• Valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Heart Association
• California RN and Nurse Practitioner License AGACNP or ACNP Current Active, Unrestricted Furnishing License and DEA Registration Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) BLS Certification ACLS Certification 
• Educational training and/or experience to support setting and patient population. 
• Must successfully complete the UCI Medical Center credentialing/privileging process 
• 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. 
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic problems 
• Must be able 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 the 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 an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
   

Preferred:
 

• Ability to assess pediatric patients within the scope of the NP practice and national board certification. 
• Customer Service: Values and delivers high quality service to all customers through effective application of the UCICARE principles: Understanding, Communication, Involvement, Commitment, Action, Respect Environment, and LAST. Knows and complies with all customer service standards as outlined in the Service Excellence Handbook. 
• Personal Achievement: Sets and achieves personal goals to advance career-related skills, knowledge and abilities and helps others to improve their skills. 
• Quality Improvement: Strives for high quality performance and takes initiative to make improvements and deliver results. 
• Resource Management: Demonstrates accountability, discretion and sound judgment in using or managing university resources. 
• Teamwork: Builds effective relationships across work groups by treating fellow employees with courtesy, respect and inclusiveness; maintains a positive attitude and takes responsibility for assignments. 
• Prior and relevant Perioperative / Peri-Anesthesia experience.
   

Special Conditions Required:

 

• Hours: 18:30-07:00. Including weekend and holidays, occasional day shift
 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]

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