(NP) Nurse Practitioner - Heart Transplant - 142048

UC San Diego Health La Jolla, CA 92093, US

Payroll Title: NURSE PRACT 2 Department: HEART TRANSPLANT Hiring Pay Scale $84.59 - $118.37 / Hour Worksite: La Jolla Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 100% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 1 Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

#142048 (NP) Nurse Practitioner - Heart Transplant

Filing Deadline: Tue 11/10/2026 Apply Now
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/6/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for providing comprehensive post-transplant patient care and care for VAD recipients in the Heart Transplant and VAD program. This person will provide clinical assistance and support in treating and managing outpatients and acts as a key member of the multidisciplinary transplant and VAD team. This role requires advanced clinical judgment to independently assess, diagnose, and manage high-acuity transplant patients and VAD recipients, including interpreting transplant-specific laboratory data and diagnostic studies, managing immunosuppression and transplant-related complications, and managing and interpreting LVAD alarms and alerts. The NP evaluates patients for escalation of care, performs procedures as credentialed, provides consultative services, and ensures accurate, timely documentation in the medical record.

The UC San Diego Center for Transplantation is a nationally recognized, regionally leading academic center that provides comprehensive transplant care in heart, lung, kidney, liver, and multi-organ transplants. The outpatient heart Transplant and VAD Nurse Practitioner works in close collaboration with advanced heart failure cardiologists and the multidisciplinary transplant team to ensure continuity and consistency of care across the outpatient setting. Responsibilities include coordinating care across disciplines and serving as a leader and clinical liaison to promote standardized medical management throughout the transplant program. As a key member of the team, they assist in resolving complex clinical issues and communicate directly with attending physicians and other multidisciplinary team members.

In addition, the NP provides education to transplant patients, VAD recipients, and their families regarding post-transplant/VAD care, medication management, follow-up care, rejection risk, and recovery expectations, and serves as a clinical resource for transplant/VAD coordinators caring for transplant/VAD populations. The role includes participation in quality improvement initiatives, policy development, evidence-based practice, and professional activities, with evolving responsibilities as patient, system, and program needs change.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license, California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license, and Furnishing License Certification.
National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area.
BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date
A minimum of two (2) years of recent licensed Nurse Practictioner experience (within the past 4 years) working in an inpatient or outpatient setting managing transplant and VAD patients.
Advanced clinical knowledge of solid organ transplant care, including post-operative management, immunosuppression protocols, transplant-related complications and rejection, and expected recipient outcomes and VAD patient management.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, high-acuity transplant patients in a fast-paced outpatient setting, with evidence-based, sound clinical judgment and appropriate escalation of care.
Strong understanding of transplant-specific pathophysiology, laboratory interpretation (normal and abnormal values), and medication management for transplant and VAD patient populations.
Serve as a liaison between patients, families and the transplant multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex patient situations, prioritize competing responsibilities, and implement timely, appropriate interventions or escalate when needed.
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with surgeons, physicians, multidisciplinary team members, patients, and external stakeholders at all levels. Builds collaborative relationships grounded in professionalism, kindness, and a shared commitment to high-quality patient care.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing demands, ensuring urgent patient and program needs are addressed promptly and efficiently.
Demonstrates the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrates empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
Maintains a positive, solution-oriented approach to challenges, encourages teamwork and open communication, and remains receptive to feedback to support individuals and program growth.
Ability to at all times adhere to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, and demonstrate the characteristics of professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior, and attentiveness to others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years or more of working NP experience.
VAD, cardiology, heart transplant work experience.
Epic experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
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 UCSD NPIII employees may be hired at the NPIII level pending review and approval by Health Human Resources and the UCSD Advanced Practice Council.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $176,624 - $247,157 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $84.59 - $118.37

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care. Strong verbal and written communication and documentation skills, with the ability to guide care teams and educate patients and families. Consistently demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and kindness to staff and patients. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) certification. Two (2) or more years of oncology infusion or hematology oncology experience. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Primarily weekend coverage with some weekday and holiday coverage. 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. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $247,052 - $247,052 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $118.32 - $118.32 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Apply Now If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. 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Nurse Practitioner, Longevity Care in Senior Living (In-Person Contract)

Total Life, Inc. El Cajon, CA

About Total Life Total Life connects adults 65+ with licensed clinicians for behavioral health, geriatric care and longevity services, covered by Medicare, Railroad Medicare and major commercial insurers. Since 2021 we've grown to more than 200 credentialed providers serving patients in 49 states. Most longevity medicine is built for healthy 40-year-olds. Ours is built for older adults. The Longevity Program combines a comprehensive geriatric assessment with chronic disease management, cognitive health, medication review and weight management, organized around five pillars of healthy aging: sleep, nutrition, movement, mental health and social connection. It works alongside a patient's existing care and never replaces their primary care provider. The role This is an in-person contract role. We're looking for nurse practitioners in the North San Diego County area to lead longevity days at our partner senior living communities. Each day opens with a short educational talk for residents on healthy aging, using a presentation and speaker notes we provide. You then see the residents who sign up for one-on-one longevity visits. You'll be trained and supported by our Chief Medical Officer, a board-certified geriatrician who designed the program's clinical content. Your first site day is run alongside a member of our team. Schedule Site days are on weekdays. The presentation is the fixed part of the day. The rest depends on how many residents sign up. Expect roughly 4 to 8 hours per site day, a few times a month to start, with hours growing as bookings grow. What you'll do Conduct 45 to 60 minute longevity visits built on a comprehensive geriatric assessment: what matters most to the resident, medication review and deprescribing, cognition (including the Mini-Cog), mood, sleep, nutrition, mobility, fall risk, daily function and advance care planning Evaluate eligible residents for weight management, including GLP-1 therapy where clinically appropriate Identify residents who would benefit from follow-up care, such as a fuller cognitive review, ongoing medical follow-up, psychiatry or therapy, and coordinate with their primary care provider Document every encounter accurately and completely, to Medicare standards, in our EHR Represent Total Life professionally with residents, families and community staff Travel to assigned senior living communities in the North San Diego County area Requirements Active, unrestricted California RN license and Nurse Practitioner certification from the California Board of Registered Nursing (California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate RN license does not apply) An active NP Furnishing Number from the California Board of Registered Nursing Current national NP board certification Active DEA registration for California and registration with CURES, California's prescription drug monitoring program Ability to practice under standardized procedures with a supervising physician, as required in California, or certification as a 104 NP under AB 890 (a 103 NP must practice in a setting with a physician on site, which our senior living sites do not have) Clinical experience caring for adults 65+ Experience with Medicare documentation and E/M coding Your own malpractice insurance (minimum $1M per occurrence, $3M aggregate) that covers in-person care, not just telehealth, or the ability to obtain it before your first site day Comfort presenting to groups and speaking with older adults and their families A valid driver's license and reliable transportation Ability to complete each community's onboarding requirements, which may include a background check, TB screening and immunizations Weekday availability for on-site days in the North San Diego County area, with hours confirmed in advance Nice to have Experience with comprehensive geriatric assessment Familiarity with cognitive screening and staging tools (Mini-Cog, MoCA, FAST); MoCA certification is a plus Experience in senior living, long-term care, SNF, hospice, palliative or house-call settings Experience prescribing GLP-1s for weight management Telehealth experience Licenses in more than one state Adult-Gerontology NP certification (AGNP/AGPCNP), or Family NP with a geriatric focus or training What we offer Mileage reimbursement for site days Training from our CMO in geriatric assessment, cognitive tools (Mini-Cog, MoCA, FAST) and our documentation Presentation materials, resident sign-ups and scheduling handled by our team Flexible contractor schedule, with hours that grow as your calendar fills The chance to help build a program for a population the longevity field has overlooked Total Life welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is committed to equal opportunity.