(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Electrophysiology - 137412

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Electrophysiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide support to our physicians in the clinic and hospital setting. The NP will work together with our fellows, Physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals, and be responsible for supporting our EP clinics, caring for hospitalized Electrophysiology (EP) patients, and providing pre- and post-procedural care, including coordination of care between the hospital and clinic.

The department offers the full range of EP services, including ablation, LAA closure, device implants, laser lead extractions, and tilt table testing. Tasks may include comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests; formulating a diagnostic impression; developing and implementing a treatment plan; monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions; prescribing pharmacological agents and treatments, as well as non-pharmacological therapies; and offering counseling and education to meet patient needs.

The NP assesses and provides nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice consistent with the ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Under general supervision, incumbents perform operational-level duties as described in the Series Concept. The primary emphasis at this level is the ongoing delivery of direct patient care. Assignments at this level primarily involve managing patients who present with chronic and/or episodic health problems. Assignments at this level may include responsibility for occasional community teaching programs, participation in program planning, and development of patient education information. Job standards are to be performed at the PRACTITIONER level.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.

• California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.

• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years working Nurse Practitioner experience. Experience must include prior experience in Cardiovascular Medicine.

• Demonstrated excellent assessment skills and ability to make clinically sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact positively and effectively with diverse populations, professional and nonprofessional staff, patients, study participants, families, and community support groups.

• Excellent organizational skills in order to rapidly prioritize activities in a high-volume, dynamic, multiple-demand clinic and hospital setting. Ability to problem solve, make decisions and take appropriate actions.

• Demonstrate ability to identify when a patient's needs are outside the scope of your practice and expertise and arrange for additional services to meet needs.

• Ability to teach and provide in-services for patients, families and staff.

• Ability to follow policies, procedures and standards of nursing practice. Knowledge and ability to access appropriate resources and contacts using appropriate channels.

• Demonstrate ability to work independently.

• Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needs.

• Ability to manage time and stress effectively and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.

• Experience in Electrophysiology.

• Electronic Medical Record experience.

• Must be able to work various hours, nights, 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.
• Current UCSD NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.)