Description
The Interventional Endoscopy Services (IES) Nurse Practitioner functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). Utilizing approved Standardized Procedures, the Nurse Practitioner independently performs comprehensive clinical assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, manages therapeutic interventions, and modifies treatment regimens based on patient presentation, response to therapy, and clinical findings in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act.
In collaboration with supervising physicians, attending physicians, fellows, residents, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teams, the Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive outpatient clinical management for patients requiring advanced gastrointestinal and interventional endoscopic care. The NP is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while promoting continuity of care, improving patient access, and enhancing operational efficiency across the Interventional Endoscopy program.
The NP will provide care through a combination of independent outpatient clinics, shared physician/APP clinics, and virtual telehealth visits, evaluating and managing new and established patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders and those requiring advanced endoscopic procedures. The NP will coordinate care throughout the patient continuum, including pre-procedure evaluation, post-procedure follow-up, long-term surveillance, symptom management, and ongoing care coordination.
Clinical responsibilities include obtaining comprehensive histories and physical examinations; evaluating diagnostic studies; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, imaging, and specialty procedures; prescribing medications; entering procedure orders; managing referrals; coordinating multidisciplinary care; and providing patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, procedural preparation, and recovery.
The NP will provide clinical management for patients undergoing advanced therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including but not limited to ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM), Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe), endoscopic bariatric therapies, pancreaticobiliary interventions, and other advanced endoscopic procedures.
The Nurse Practitioner will independently manage patient communications through the electronic health record, including Epic CareConnect InBasket messages, medication refill requests, review of laboratory and pathology results, coordination of diagnostic testing, and communication with referring providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, efficient, and patient-centered care.
The NP participates in interdisciplinary conferences, quality improvement initiatives, program development activities, and educational efforts while serving as a clinical resource for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals. The position collaborates closely with physicians and administrative leadership to improve patient access, optimize clinic workflows, reduce delays in care, and support growth of UCLA Health's Interventional Endoscopy Services.
This is a centralized Advanced Practice Provider position supporting Interventional Endoscopy physicians across UCLA Health community practices, with an emphasis on expanding access and providing comprehensive clinical support. The position is physically based at UCLA Westwood Medical Office Tower, 100 Medical Plaza, Suite 205, and will provide support for community-based Interventional Endoscopy practices, including West Hills and South Bay locations, with travel to additional UCLA Health sites as operational needs require.
Required Qualifications
- Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP).
- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).
- Current California Furnishing Number and DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain).
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to independently assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patients under approved Standardized Procedures while collaborating with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated skills in obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing physical examinations, and developing evidence-based treatment plans.
- Ability to order, interpret, and manage laboratory studies, diagnostic imaging, pathology results, and specialty referrals.
- Ability to independently manage outpatient clinics, including new and established patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and virtual telehealth encounters.
- Excellent clinical judgment and ability to appropriately triage patient concerns, recognize changes in clinical status, and intervene when physician consultation is required.
- Proficiency in electronic health record documentation, computerized provider order entry, and Epic CareConnect/InBasket management.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced ambulatory practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively educate patients and families regarding complex medical conditions, treatment plans, and procedural care.
- Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and referring providers while functioning as an integral member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
- Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies related to advanced practice nursing and ambulatory patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) or more years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Gastroenterology, Interventional Endoscopy, Hepatology, General Surgery, Oncology, or another procedural specialty.
- Experience managing independent outpatient specialty clinics and collaborative physician/APP practice models.
- Experience providing virtual care and telehealth services.
- Experience with pre-procedure evaluations and post-procedure management for advanced gastrointestinal interventions.
- Familiarity with advanced endoscopic procedures, including ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, ESG, TORe, pancreaticobiliary interventions, and endoscopic bariatric therapies.
- Experience with quality improvement initiatives, clinical program development, and multidisciplinary specialty care coordination.
- Familiarity with UCLA Health CareConnect/Epic workflows and ambulatory practice operations.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care, innovation, education, and continuous quality improvement.
