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UCLA Health Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Nurse Practitioner - Trauma Services - Westwood in Los Angeles, California
Description
Become a key member of a world-class health organization and contribute
to the delivery of Magnet®-designated nursing excellence. Take your career to
the next level. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
In this exciting and rewarding position as a Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
Nurse Practitioner, you will provide evidence-based care at our Level 1 ACS
Verified Trauma Center in Westwood. You will be at the forefront of trauma
care, playing a key role in managing and coordinating the care of critically injured
patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care from admission
through recovery.
In this dynamic role, you will:
Coordinate patient care: Take charge of patient care from start to finish, ensuring safe transitions and continuity, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Educate and support patients and families: Provide clear guidance and emotional support, helping families navigate the complexities of trauma recovery.
Contribute to daily rounds and clinical decision-making: Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to optimize patient care alongside trauma surgeons, residents, and other specialists.
Assist with procedures and follow-up: Perform wound care, ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled, and assist with various procedures as needed.
Respond to trauma activations and consults: Play a critical role in responding to trauma activations, covering consults, and managing pager duties to provide immediate care.
Document patient progress: Write detailed daily progress notes, discharge summaries, and procedure notes to maintain comprehensive patient records.
Collaborate for improved outcomes: Work alongside trauma surgeons, faculty, residents, social workers, and case managers to deliver cohesive, high-quality care aimed at improving patient outcomes.
This is an incredible opportunity to work in a top-tier trauma center,
advance your career, and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and
families. Join our team today!
Salary:
NP1 (less than 6 mths NP exp): $80.34 - $80.34 hourly
NP2: $89.06-127.19/hourly
Qualifications
MSN or DNP with Adult/Gero Acute Care NP specialty- required
CA RN and NP certification, State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II- required
National NP Board certification in Adult/Gero Acute Care/Adult Acute Care NP specialty - required
NPI#, DEA#, Enrollment in PECOS, Enrollment on CURES- required
Surgical or Trauma ICU experience as an RN or NP - required.
BLS and ACLS from AHA or ARC- required
NPI (less than 6 months experience as a NP) If NPI, must have min of 3-5 years Surgical and/or Trauma ICU experience in RN role
NP1: less than 6 months NP exp
NP2: 6+ months NP experience
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