Nurse Practitioner

Company: UC Irvine Health
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Updated: Jul 16, 2020

Location: UC Irvine Campus

Job Type:

Department: NURSING/ ADMINISTRATION

Job Opening ID: 9107

Reports To:  Associate Dean

Working Title:  NURSE PRACTITIONER I

Department:  NURSING/ ADMINISTRATION

Bargaining Unit:  NX

FLSA:  Non-Exempt

Job Location:  UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time:  100%

Work Schedule:  Variable

Employee Class:  Limited

Position Summary:

The position of Nurse Practitioner I in the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing requires a highly competent, independent yet team-oriented individual who will be conducting COVID Drive-Thru testing at one of the UCI Health ambulatory sites. Under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs in the School of Nursing, the Nurse Practitioner will participate in the comprehensive care of patients in the ambulatory setting and provide multi-disciplinary care coordination, treatment, education, monitoring, and communication with patients across the lifespan and referring physicians as it relates to COVID testing. The provider will work primarily in testing sites and may also be serving in the Walk-in/Urgent care centers. Shift duration is variable as required to deliver appropriate patient care.

Current, active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program Educational training and/or experience to support setting and patient population Current, active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner certificate Current, active, unrestricted Furnishing certification, DEA registration and CURES registration Active national board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) Current BLS certification Ability to obtain UCIMC Allied Health Professional Privileges prior to hire. 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. Skill 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 documentation, 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. Previous experience providing care to patients in a mental health outpatient office, clinic, inpatient unit, or emergency department that serves patients with mental health assessment and care.

Preferred:

Previous experience working in an outpatient office, clinic, or inpatient unit as a nurse practitioner.

Final candidate subject to background check. As a federal contractor, UC Irvine is required to use E-Verify to confirm the work status of individuals assigned to perform substantial work under certain federal contracts/subcontracts.

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 .

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500.

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