University of California San Diego

(NP) Nurse Pract. - Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic - 140745

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
  • Current California RN and NP licenses with Furnishing Number.
  • Active NP Specialty Certification from AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB, or AACN.
  • BLS/CPR or BART certification required at hire; commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.
  • Minimum of 3 years recent NP experience in cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, or internal medicine.
  • Proficient in essential nursing skills and knowledge for assigned duties.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive preoperative health assessments for surgical patients.
  • Perform initial and periodic physical examinations and medical histories.
  • Evaluate patient behavior and health interpretations during assessments.
  • Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies as needed.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans collaboratively with healthcare teams.
  • Manage ongoing clinical care of patients with chronic or episodic health issues.
  • Participate in community teaching and patient education program development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plan options with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to wellness programs and services.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
NURSE PRACT 2 Department:
FACULTY PRACTICE ANES Hiring Pay Scale
$84.59 - $118.37 / Hour Worksite:
La Jolla Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shift, Monday-Friday

#140745 (NP) Nurse Pract. - Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic
Filing Deadline: Fri 8/7/2026
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DESCRIPTION

The Anesthesia Preparedness Clinic (APC) Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive preoperative health assessments prior to surgeries to assure medical optimization prior to anesthesia. The NP, in accordance with standardized procedures, will conduct in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, construct comprehensive medical histories, perform initial and periodic physical examinations, evaluate patient behavior and explore patient's interpretation of health needs.

NPs directly perform or order appropriate diagnostic studies and interpret finished results; develop and implement long and short range treatment plans. NPs work in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retain responsibility for the ongoing clinical management of the patient. NPs assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice consistent with 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, assignments at this level primarily encompass management of patients who present 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.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
  • Current State of California Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) License, State of California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number.
  • Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) Specialty Certification from one of the following Nursing Boards: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB, AACN.
  • BLS/CPR or BART certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner within a cardiology, pulmonology, critical care, or internal medicine setting.
  • Must possess the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
  • Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Perioperative nursing experience (preop, PACU).
  • Ambulatory experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
  • Must be able to work various hours, days, 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.
  • Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, NP work experience must be within the past two years.
  • Current University of California NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $176,624 - $247,157 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $84.59 - $118.37

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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