Nurse Practitioner - Extensivist Medicine

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 15, 2024
Description The NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725). The NP will provide and coordinate the care of patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals and documents services rendered. The NP will provide support for all Extensivist current and future clinical sites (Westwood, Santa Monica, Torrance, Santa Clarita). The NP may also provide home visit support for Extensivist patients in the greater Los Angeles County. Salary range: $84.82-$121.13/hourly Qualifications CA RN and CA NP License,State of California NP, State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, National Certification (i.e. ANCC)- Required Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing in NP Specialty andNPI #, DEA # -required Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment in CURES-required BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association-required Previous NP experience- required Experience with independently evaluating and managing patients in the ambulatory setting, especially those with complex medical conditions -required Experience with inbasket management to triage and manage new and existing problems -required Experience with chronic care management in the primary care or specialty setting (ambulatory) -required Experience working with hospitalized patients on a medical or intensive care service, as well as experience with home visits- preferred Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs-required Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required Skill in working independently and following through with minimum direction-required Ability to set priorities-required Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-required Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner-required