(CNM/NP) CNM or Nurse Practitioner - OB/GYN - 138661

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 Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences is composed of 65 faculty and clinical fellows. The department is composed of 6 divisions: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Hospitalist, and Urogynecologic and Reconstructive Surgery. The department is ranked 3rd nationally in research funding compared to other OB-GYN Programs. This includes funding from the National Institutes of Health, NSF, CIRM, CDPH and other private institutions.

The OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner will work with full time faculty members in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences seeing patients at multiple faculty clinic locations. Duties include history and physical examinations of new obstetrical patients, new gynecology patients, pre-operative patients, routine prenatal examinations, postpartum examinations, return gynecologic patients with common problems such as vaginitis, abnormal pap smear, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, dysmenorrhea and family planning. These activities will include the education of patients on Women's health maintenance issues. There may be some participation in clinical research studies. Skills at performing limited first trimester abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound examinations are desired.

The selected candidate should be comfortable working with a team of physicians, but still have the ability to work independently. This person should be a positive role model to all team members with respect to professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care..

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• State of California Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license with Furnishing License Certification.

• Nurse Practitioner must hold board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), or Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire.

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience as an NP or CNM in Women's Health.

• Demonstrated ability to independently provide comprehensive women's health services, including prenatal, postpartum, gynecologic, and family planning care.

• Skill in performing comprehensive OB/GYN and general medical assessments; identifying medical problems; and developing appropriate treatment plans.

• Experience conducting patient interviews, obtaining concise medical histories, documenting findings, and educating and counseling patients and families.

• Knowledge of diagnostic tests and procedures, including appropriate ordering, scheduling, requisitions, and consents.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in electronic health records (EPIC preferred).

• Experience working in clinical and research settings, including following study protocols, accurate data collection, and resolving documentation inconsistencies.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and collaborate positively with staff, physicians, patients, and the public.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently, manage fluctuating workloads, and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Two (2) or more years of recent experience as an NP or CNM in Women's Health.

• Viability Ultrasound experience.

• Knowledge of what constitutes informed consent according to established UCSD Medical Center policy.

• Spanish language/Bilingual proficiency.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be willing to work flexible, variable hours.

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.

• Current University of California NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.

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