Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery

We currently have an opportunity for an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the DGSOM, Department of
Neurosurgery's Spine Program. Will need to travel between Santa Monica, Westwood and
Encino facilities.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:Perform
and document comprehensive history and physical examinations on all
pre-operative patients. Manage medical care of established/return/post op
patients in collaboration with attending physicians with an independent
outpatient clinic. Assure continuity of patient care at the Ronald Reagan UCLA
Medical Center,Santa Monica Hospital, and various
satellite outpatient facilities by means for evaluation and management of
outpatient to inpatient coordination of care.

Inpatient responsibilities include to
assist in the operating room as needed.Act as a
liaison between nursing staff at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Santa
Monica Hospital, and various satellite outpatient facilities and physicians to
provide effective and consistent patient care. Act as a liaison between
patients and physicians as well as administrative staff and physicians in
medically related situations. Review and interpret all diagnostic data and
formulate a plan of care in collaboration with physicians and other members of
the medical staff. Document services rendered.

Salary range:

NP1: $84.62/hour

NP2: $93.81- $133.97/hourly