Nurse Practitioner Job at UC San Diego (San Diego)

Nurse Practitioner

UC San Diego

Location:
United States , San Diego

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

176624.00 - 247157.00 USD / Year ▼

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Job Description:

For the UCSD Stroke Center, the Advanced Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) will expand all facets of clinical stroke care in the medical facilities and contribute to all teaching and research missions. Under general supervision of the Director of the Neurovascular Stroke Care Service and other designated practitioner team members, the incumbent will coordinate and provide nurse practitioner support as a key member of the Neurovascular inpatient stroke service. As an integral member of the team, the Vascular Neurology Nurse Practitioner works directly with the clinical faculty, fellows, residents and staff to provide the highest-level neurovascular stroke care to patients in an evidence-based academic practice in house and via telestroke.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinate and provide nurse practitioner support as a key member of the Neurovascular inpatient stroke service
Work directly with the clinical faculty, fellows, residents and staff to provide the highest-level neurovascular stroke care to patients in an evidence-based academic practice in house and via telestroke
Medical management of complex ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, post thrombectomy, and other vascular neurology-related diagnoses within the hospitals
Function on the various inpatient stroke wards and inpatient consult services to provide continuity of care and the highest degree of evidence-based stroke management
Acutely evaluate, treat, and manage acute “Stroke Code” patients in the Emergency Departments for the purposes of thrombolytic, embolectomy, and research treatment decision-making
Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage stroke patients and interpret relevant lab and imaging studies
Contribute to the teaching and research missions embedded within the program
Develop and provide education to Nurse Practitioner students, nurses, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows
Function as liaison to counselors, social workers, research nurses, other clinical support staff, and family members of the stroke patient
Assist in orientation and training of residents, and develop and implement policy and procedures related to the management of stroke patients

Requirements:

Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program
California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification
Current Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Certification (AGACNP or ACNP)
Must have BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within 6 months of hire date
Minimum two (2) years licensed Nurse Practitioner experience
Experience must include inpatient critical care experience
Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of stroke or neurovascular patient care
Strong theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, neurosciences general medicine, pulmonary, emergency or critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, pharmacology, or counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics
Demonstrated ability to perform initial history and physical examination, identify major medical problems, and formulate appropriate plans of action
Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed medical information in an organized and easily retrievable manner using online medical systems such as EPIC
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data in a meaningful and accurate manner
Demonstrated skills to operate appropriate medical equipment, i.e., monitors, electrocardiograph machines, digital read-out equipment, and medical computer systems. Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment
Knowledge to instruct housestaff, medical students, physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel in all aspects of surgical care
Demonstrated experience to assess the daily status and progress of patients, and accurately report findings to the physician in-charge and other medical care personnel associated with the patient
Excellent writing skills to prepare clear and concise medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management
Excellent time and project management skills. Proven ability to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively on a walk-in or appointment basis within set time limits
Demonstrated experience to write accurate orders regarding execution of inpatient or outpatient plans of treatment
Demonstrated experience to properly and compassionately counsel patients and families, particularly in delicate or death and dying situations
Excellent communication skills that facilitate professional, effective, and courteous interaction with a diverse population. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and follow strict HIPAA guidelines
Exceptional interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility. Ability to work independently and/or in a team framework, and in an environment that interacts with a diverse population of patients, families, physicians, and colleagues

Nice to have:

Demonstrated fluency in oral and written communications in both English and Spanish
Experience in performance of clinical research trials
Experience and knowledge of clinical and ancillary services within the UCSD Medical Center
CITI certification in HIPAA, Human Subjects, and Good Clinical Practice and other clinical trial protocol trainings
Training and/or certification of experience in the clinical management of Stroke Neurology patients

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
February 25, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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