Job DescriptionThe APP will be responsible for coordinating the care of patients in the hospital setting
Responsibilities- Work with physicians/surgeons/APP colleagues and other clinical and administrative staff to ensure efficient patient management based on accepted practice, including but not limited to, taking histories, performing physical examinations, peri-operative planning/coordinating with outside providers and primary care providers (PCPs) as applicable, responding to changes in patient status, providing prescriptions/evaluations/referrals, diagnostic tests/treatments as permitted under core privileges and standardized procedures. Evaluate for and order home health services, durable medical equipment (DME), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) certifications, refer for consultations, physical therapy, order radiographic imaging or diagnostic tests, and specialized treatments (e.g. chemotherapy with the approved privilege). Provide patient and family education, arrange follow-up appointments, and engage in any approved privileges after the APP has demonstrated competency through proctoring and FPPE process. OMAG will identify independent practice for approved privileges on the ECHO website and procedural activity will be entered by the provider and monitored via the elog system.
- To evaluate, assess and create a documented plan of treatment per patient's presenting HPI or established plan of care as defined by the UCSF Medical Staff Bylaws.
- To answer clinically relevant patient medical advice calls or during bedside communications or in coordination with health care professionals, patients, and their families as necessary.
- To independently, or in a shared visit model, evaluate routine, acute, critical, new patients, or specialty consultations when needed or required and discuss with attending and staff as appropriate and document in the EHR. Any required documentation workflow must be adhered to
- Be able to interpret and act upon ordered tests, procedures, and radiographic studies.
- To assist in formulating and implementing protocols to improve efficiency in the clinical specialty
- Effectively communicate with family or patients in person, via telephone and/or via other electronic modalities in a timely manner. Ensure in their absence, appropriate clinical coverage has been arranged for patient management and communication as appropriate.
- At all times adhere to all policies and procedures of UCSF Health in terms of HIPPA/Communication/Privacy/Code of Conduct, and any other UCSF or Medical Center Policies, which includes meeting the encounter closure requirements of the Medical Staff Bylaws
- Mandatory attendance at APP UCSF Onboarding Sessions for all new APP employees whether experienced or new to APP practice. Adhere to all scheduling and communication policies whether specific or as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement
- Some duties, performed routinely or periodically, may be unique to the specific clinical service of the APP.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:- One (1) year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner with pulmonary and/or critical care experience, or 3-6 months as UCSF APP in pulmonary/transplant/MCS/critical care, or two (2) years of critical care nursing experience
- Flexibility to work at all UCSF Health locations and in varying schedules as outlined
Preferred Qualifications- Four (4) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner with pulmonary and/or critical care experience
- Two (2) years of experience as a UCSF nurse or APP with pulmonary and/or critical care experience
License/Certifications:- California driver's license (CDL) if required for position.
- Current national certification from an accepted certifying agency and provide by first day of work.
- Accepted Certifications for this Adult position. Adult inpatient ( ACNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, ACNPC-AG, ACNPC)
- Current and active RN and NP and Furnishing license in California.
- Complete a BRN recognized graduate master's degree program as a nurse practitioner.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address
- Submit enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid through credentialing by first clinical day. CCS enrollment as appropriate for pediatric environments.
- Current AHA BLS.
- Current AHA ACLS.
- State regulation requires that you have a supervising physician to practice.
- Incumbents with less than 6 months of NP experience will be hired as a Nurse Practitioner 1.
UCSF Medical Center and Campus requires certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases, this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures take 60-90 days, but may vary.
