Pre-Anesthesia Clinic Nurse Practitioner II (NURSE PRACT 2)
Job Summary 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 or independently based on licensure. 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 are 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.
Provides patient care in a team-based care environment to a diversified patient population. 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.
Apply By Date: October 30th, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time.
Minimum Qualifications - 5 years or greater recent experience working as a nurse practitioner on a surgical service or as a hospitalist
- Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
- California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License
- California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
- 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.
- Ability to cope with personal stress experienced by team members, other professionals, and caretakers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients
- Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role
- Ability to meet minimum standards for hospital credentialing and billing standards as a billable provider
Preferred Qualifications - One year or greater recent experience working in a pre-operative clinic optimizing patients prior to surgery
Key Responsibilities - 80% - Outpatient (may include some or all responsibilities listed)
- 10% - Professional Development
- 5% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
- 5% - Research and Education
Department Overview The pre-anesthesia clinic screens and optimizes adult and pediatric patients prior to undergoing anesthesia at UCDH. We provide patient-centric care and aim to reduce risk for patients by managing comorbidities prior to the day of surgery, reduce surgical delays and cancellations, and decrease length of stay. In addition, the pre-anesthesia clinic aims to increase patient satisfaction by easing pre-anesthesia anxiety and reduce the services burden of optimization (surgical and primary care).
Department Specific Job Scope Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC) nurse practitioner is a highly independent role that will be responsible for the optimization of medically complex adult patients prior to elective OR and Non-OR anesthesia. This requires extensive coordination with UC Davis Health specialties, outside specialty consultants, and surgical teams to ensure appropriate perioperative planning for patients. In particular, the nurse practitioner will have extensive communication with, but not limited to, cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, and nephrology subspecialties regarding pre-anesthesia planning for patients directly referred to PAC unit by surgical clinics for optimization.
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $83.52 - $110.21
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 118
- UC Job Title: NURSE PRACT 2
- Number of Positions: 2
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100%
- Shift Hours: Variable Days Monday-Friday, 10 Hour Shifts
- Location: Ellison Ambulatory Care Center (HSP098)
- Union Representation: NX-Nurses
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
- This is not an H1-B visa opportunity
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources, and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial, and career goals.
Physical Demands - Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands - Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands - Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Special Requirements - This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements
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