Per Diem Nurse Practitioner

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UC Irvine Medical Center encourages submission of a fully completed application which includes a complete salary history. The positions in this section are in a collective bargaining unit, which is represented by a union. The Filing Deadline pertains to all applicants. Qualified applications will be sent to the hiring department after the filing date has passed.

Salary offers are conditional on relevant, verifiable RN experience. Months of experience are calculated to July 1 of the current calendar year.

Per Diem Nurse Practitioner
Cardiology Lab
Salary Starting between: $59.99-59.99-59.99/Hr.
Shift: Days
Appointment: 25%
Filing deadline: Until Filled

Notes: ** This position also requires successful completion of the credentialing process conducted through Medical Staff Administration and the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee. **

Summary:Reporting to the Administrative Nurse Manager and Department Chair of Cardiology, the Per Diem Nurse Practitioner collaborates with the clinical staff in managing care to an assigned group of patients focusing on meeting the clinical needs of patients with chronic or episodic health problems. The incumbent, in accordance with standardized procedures, will conduct in-depth interviews with patients and/or families, construct comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical exams, evaluate patient behavior and explore patient’s interpretation of health needs. May conduct diagnostic studies and interpret results. The incumbent will utilize a specialized knowledge base for patient care teaching and serves as a resource person within the organization and or community. Provides educational inservices, participates in community outreach activities. Assists with projects as assigned by the management team, including customer service issues and following up on patient visits to help maintain a high patient satisfaction scores. Serves as a role model to colleagues, staff, patients and students.
o Required:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Current CA RN and Nurse Practitioner license
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
Must successfully complete the UCI Medical Center credentialing / privileging process
o Desired:
Demonstrated teaching/education/in-service skills
Demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner in a clinic setting
Demonstrated experience in Cardiology
o Compliance
Develops and revises policies, procedures, forms and templates coordinating review and input as appropriate from a variety of key constituencies
Independently completes special projects assigned by the leadership of the UCIMC and the COM
Regularly submits reports of Program activities to oversight committees
o Patient Care – NP
Performs standardized procedures and medical protocols. Conducts focused medical histories and physical examinations. Independently diagnoses and recommends appropriate treatment and other courses of action. Manages acute, chronic and long term health issues for this patient population.
Evaluates patient’s behavior and interprets health needs.
Performs cardiac and cardio pulmonary diagnostic studies. Discusses results with referring physicians and recommends alternate and or additional tests if appropriate.
Orders drugs and devices according to standardized procedures
Independently develops a case management approach to coordinated clinical care and management of each patient.
Develops NP policies and procedures, standardized procedures and protocols based on scope of practice.
Educates patients and /or families about preventive care, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and or medications. Refers to community resources when appropriate.
Instructs and trains nursing and medical students, residents and fellows in cardiodiagnostic procedures.
Participates in appropriate medical center committees
o Customer Service
*UNDERSTANDING
Demonstrates an understanding and sensitivity to the stress, worries, difficulty and inconvenience to the customer who are in our care. Anticipates and addresses concerns personally and appropriately as needed

*COMMUNICATION
Effectively uses the 4E’s of communication in a way sensitive to age, ethnic origin, religion and culture. Strives to understand, demonstrating active listening and to develop trust and ensure customer needs are met

*INVOLVEMENT
Effectively involves customers in decisions that affect them, communicating in clear and understandable terms that are appropriate to the patient’s age and educational level. Encourages questions, inquires as to how they are feeling throughout their care or a procedure. Remains knowledgeable of additional resources and provides contact information as necessary

*COMMITMENT
Effectively and regularly demonstrates the values of the organization: Academic Achievement-Respect-Integrity-Service-Excellence treating all customers as welcome guests by acknowledging them immediately and introducing self. Demonstrating a positive and caring attitude assisting customers until their needs are met

*ACTION
Consistently presents a professional appearance in dress and grooming, wearing badge appropriately and refraining from eating or gum chewing in the presence of customers. Does not express personal or work related frustrations or challenges to the customer. Recognizes that customers have a sense of urgency regarding their circumstances and performs actions that meet their needs in a timely manner

*RESPECT
Takes responsibility for maintaining a collegial work environment, by not arguing, gossiping, criticizing or complaining. Turns personal cell phones and pagers to silent mode during meetings or other situations where the noise is disturbing. Keeps personal conversations not expressly related to the customer out of their hearing

*ENVIRONMENT
Actively keeps environment clean and safe with a professional and welcoming image. Takes responsibility for immediately taking action to either fix or report hazardous or dangerous conditions. Ensures that noise and activities are kept to a minimum and maintains private spaces for customer comfort. Actively protects customer confidentiality

*L.A.S.T.
Utilizes the L.A.S.T. service recovery steps (Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank) responding empathetically to customer expressions of emotion or discontent. Apologizes for problems and inconveniences and responds with expressing gratitude for bringing the issue forward

*Knows and complies with all customer service standards as outlined in the Service Excellence Handbook
o Teamwork
*Accepts responsibility for creating a positive work environment by choosing to have a positive attitude each day. Expresses constructive criticism of UCI, the Medical Center, co-workers or any other team members in an appropriate forum and manner
*Builds effective relationships across work groups, treating fellow employees with courtesy and respect at all times
Communicates clearly, directly, effectively and in a timely manner with everyone
*Demonstrates commitment to organization and colleagues by being on time to all work activities and adhering to the attendance policy
Demonstrates leadership as appropriate and regularly accepts accountability for outcomes within the appropriate sphere of responsibility
*Effectively works as a member of the team setting aside personal differences to support the teamwork approach and help fellow employees as needed
Maintains a problem-solving approach when dealing with difficult situations such as interpersonal conflict, hostility, or time demands
Reads department communications (including emails) and takes appropriate action in a timely manner
Remains appropriately flexible regarding work assignments and shift coverage to meet operational needs
*Welcomes new employees and students with a positive, respectful and helpful attitude, and represents UCI Medical Center as an employer of choice
Willingly performs other essential tasks as assigned
o Personal Achievement
Actively participates in educational activities/professional organizations to advance personal career or professional knowledge
Adapts to new situations and learns new skills in response to workplace changes
Demonstrates active learning to improve career/job skills
Keeps abreast of current trends in job-related field through journals, and other appropriate venues
Provides assistance or training to help other staff improve their skills
Sets personal goals to achieve objectives
o Continuous Quality Improvement
*Always promotes ethical and legal practice in the conduct of the work unit
*Knows and complies with all UC/UCI policies, procedures, and laws including but not limited to DOH/CalOSHA/JCAHO, HIPAA, other Federal/State/County laws and regulations within personal sphere of responsibility (Req)
Understands and uses FOCUS PDCA model effectively as appropriate
o Cost Management
Appropriately uses University resources solely for work related purposes
Effectively identifies opportunities for cost savings
Regularly demonstrates effective time management to promote productivity and cost efficiency
Regularly uses inventory and stock resources to best advantage to reduce operating expenses
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