Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
#106660 (NP) NURSE PRACTITIONER, INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Extended Deadline: Wed 12/2/2020
This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/09/20 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/19/20. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Current UC San Diego Health RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal RN/NP applicant pool.
DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
The UCSD Mother-Child-Adolescent Program (MCAP) has been providing comprehensive and integrated HIV care, social services and clinical research to women, infants, children and youth ages 13-24 for over 30 years. Because of MCAP s long-term experience in conducting clinical trials and specifically in the conduct of vaccines involving respiratory viruses, MCAP has been recruited to participate in the COVID-19 Prevention Network. The first vaccine protocol has enrolled ~30K study participants in 100 sites throughout the U.S (~335 at UCSD MCAP). The study enrolled participants 18 years and older with an emphasis on enrolling high-risk male and female participants including those 65 years and older, people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and ethnic/racial minorities.
Will obtain comprehensive history and provide physical examination, order diagnostic tests, follow-up on these and other laboratory tests, triage phone calls, formulate and implement a plan of care. Participate in clinical research activities, recruit, enroll, manage and monitor clients on COVID-19 vaccine studies and HIV clinical research studies. Work in cooperation with multidisciplinary health and social service team, UCSD clinical staff, HIV/AIDS research team, Clinical & Translation Research Institute staff, community agencies and providers. Use knowledge, ongoing assessments, resources, and available clinical data to help design, develop, and implement patient education and quality management activities.
Additional responsibilities include recruitment of subjects into protocols that include experimental vaccine, HIV-associated studies and potentially other biologicals, screening potential study participants, providing informed consent, administering vaccine, medical record review, having telephone contact with participants, blood draws, physical exam, completing case report forms; research scheduling; interact with research team, the UCSD Human Subjects Protection Program, and study sponsors, and other research related entities as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
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California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.
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Current NP Specialty Certification from one of the following Nursing Boards: AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB, AACN.
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BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
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A minimum of three (3+) years or more of recent work experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two (2) years gained through school or work experience.
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Demonstrated knowledge of current oral and parenteral drugs used in the management of AIDS related conditions and primary care, including purpose, dose and side effects.
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Proven knowledge and skills needed in providing comprehensive physical examination and history with emphasis on HIV and AIDS-related conditions, pregnancy and primary care.
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Knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, procedures used in adult medicine including purpose, supplies and/or equipment needed, how to perform test, exam and/or procedure accurately, infection control mechanisms and recording in medical record.
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Excellent patient interviewing skills to efficiently elicit accurate medical history, triage calls and plan appropriate disposition.
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Strong oral and written communication skills. Skills in interacting with a variety of personalities (patients, staff, students,) in a professional, informative, diplomatic, courteous manner.
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Demonstrated knowledge of normal and abnormal laboratory and x-ray results.
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Proven experience with clinical research activities and guidelines related to consent, ethical conduct and protection of human subjects.
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Proficiency in the documentation of patient history, health conditions and outcomes in the electronic health record within required timelines. Experience charting in electronic health records and clinical research databases.
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Strong skill in assessing patient education needs and designing appropriate teaching plan including evaluation. Knowledge of patient education resources on the web, and in the community.
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Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions; making recommendation.
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality management activities, ability to measure outcomes, analyze data, initiate and facilitate quality improvement plans.
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Ability to develop and communicate program goals, facilitate productive team performance, develop staff skills, and promote professional and ethical behavior across multidisciplinary health care team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Certification from the American Academy of HIV Medicine.
* Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish fluently.
* Knowledge of the Experimental Bill of Rights to ensure effective advocacy for participants.
* Skill in obtaining a sexual health history and providing sexual health education.
* Knowledge of HIV research, including knowledge of HIV disease and treatments with experience in operation and management of clinical trials or studies.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
* Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
* Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges.
* Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
* Selected candidate may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by the Advanced Practice Council.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, and several outpatient clinics. UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest is a designated Level I Trauma Center and has the only Burn Center in the county. We invite you to join our dynamic team!
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