Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner II MED: Surgery Sacramento Campus Department Description
MED: Surgery
Job Summary Final Filing Date: July 31, 2023
Salary Range: $79.54 - $104.96
Salary Frequency: Hourly
Appointment Type: Career
Number of Positions: 1
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift Hour: 8 Hour Days Shifts/Flexible (M-F)
Location: Main Hospital
City: Sacramento
Union Representation: NX
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Responsibilities
To provide independent advanced level nurse practitioner clinical expertise to patients and their families on an ongoing basis. This includes the management of chronic stable medical conditions, routine care, acute or critical care, and medical and specialty protocols (e.g. chemotherapy) as defined by standardized procedures for your specific department. This may include non-invasive or invasive procedures, surgical procedures, including operative first assist per approved standardized procedures as identified by the list available on the Medical Staff Office. Patient management decisions will be independent where appropriate after assessment of the patient and interdependent with consultation with an attending or other member of the team. NPs are expected to act as an expert resource person for health care providers including nurses, residents, and other ancillary staff.
Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Required Qualifications
- At least three (3) years of recent Nurse Practitioner experience in a hospital or ambulatory clinic setting
- At least two (2) years of recent experience caring for cardiac and vascular patients in the pre and post-operative setting
- At least two (2) years of recent experience managing patients with acute surgical wounds
- Current AHA CPR/BLS Certification
- National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area
- Graduation with a Master's degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
- Possession of valid California RN and Nurse Practitioner license without restrictions
- Furnishing license
- DEA within 3 months of hire
- Judgement skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
- Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
- Ability to perform patient procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing patients with chronic wounds
Special Requirements
- Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.
- Ability to work overtime and work weekends and holidays.
- This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
- The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.
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To apply
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The University of California 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.
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