Nuse Practitioner - Interventional Radiology

Description The Nurse Practitioner (NP) functions as an Independent Provider by implementing approved standardized procedures (SPs) for the UCLA Department of Interventional Radiology in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Through the use of these SPs, the NP conducts consultations for Interventional Radiology patients, provides pre-procedural planning and post-procedural follow-up, observes patient response to treatment, and performs minor IR procedures.

The NP performs comprehensive histories and physical examinations for complex cases requiring advanced clinical knowledge and skills. The role includes extensive pre-procedural assessments and clinical follow-up following interventional procedures. In addition, the NP provides patient and family education, participates in research initiatives, and is actively involved in quality improvement efforts to promote safe and continuous patient care.

This NP will work at Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center (RRH) with cross coverage to UCLA Santa Monica Center (SMH) and UCLA West Valley (WVH). Salary range: $93.81- $133.97/hourly Qualifications CA RN License and CA NP license -required BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required Furnishing license (may be obtained within 6 months of hire date)- required DEA license (preferred - may be obtained within 6 months of hire date) -required National NP Board Certification in NP Specialty - required MSN/DNP in Adult - Gerontology Acute Care (AG-AC)/Adult Acute Care NP Specialty- required Minimum of 2 years Intensive Care experience - required Previous NP experience ( min of 2 years)- required Radiology experience- preferred Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs -required Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel -required Skill in working independently and following through with minimum directions -required Ability to set priorities -required Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence -required Document patient care in an concise and comprehensive manner -required