(NP) Nurse Practitioner, Urology Men's Health - 142115

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.

Under the direction of Urologic Surgeons, provide clinically expert patient care in the support of the Urology Service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to patient evaluations: history and physical exams, development and execution of treatment plans, patient care coordination with nursing staff, and discharge planning; management of patient health issues, prioritize and resolve issues, escalating to physicians as appropriate. Manage and document all communications in the electronic medical record system. The position requires a strong emphasis on the complete care of the surgical patient; demonstrate excellent communication skills, involving the physicians, resident team, nursing staff, family and all other relevant team members to provide excellent comprehensive care. Some positions may provide first assist responsibilities in the operating room. Additional duties as assigned.

• 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 an aligned specialty with the practice area.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Men's Health Urology.

• Advanced clinical knowledge of men's health conditions and treatment modalities including but not limited to performance of injections for peyronie's disease and intracorporeal injection teaching.

• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage men's health patients in a fast-paced outpatient setting using sound clinical judgment and evidence-based practice.

• Strong understanding of men's health pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, laboratory interpretation, and medication management related to men's health conditions.

• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, provide patient counseling and education, and appropriately escalate care when clinically indicated.

• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish rapport and discuss sensitive men's health concerns with patients in a compassionate, patient-centered, and nonjudgmental manner.

• Demonstrates the ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing clinical demands, ensuring urgent patient needs, referrals, follow-up care, and program priorities are addressed efficiently and appropriately.

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with physicians, APPs, multidisciplinary team members, patients, and external stakeholders. Demonstrates the ability to build collaborative relationships grounded in professionalism, respect, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

• Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, therapeutics, including pharmacology, counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics.

• Knowledge of common urologic problems and treatments.

• Working knowledge of medical terminology

• Skill in telephone interviewing of patients to efficiently retrieve accurate information.

• Ability to perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems and formulate appropriate plans of action.

• Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care personnel, and skill at providing clear written, verbal and telephone communication with a wide variety of people

• Ability to assess the daily status and progress of patients and report this effectively to the physician and other medical care personnel associated with the patient

• Ability to maintain good working relationships and communications with physicians in-charge, laboratory personnel, and members of the health care team

• Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices, pertaining to medical and medical socioeconomics

• Knowledge necessary for instructing housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses and other medical personnel in all aspects of acute and chronic care

• Knowledge of medical ethics and law practices, pertaining to medical and medical socioeconomics.

• Completion of an APP Fellowship program in Men's Health Urology.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on 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. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.

• 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.