Registered Nurse - Pediatric Heart Center

Job Description

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the Pediatric Heart Center by carrying out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required. Assists with assessment of admission and discharge needs and care coordination across pediatric and adult settings. The Clinical Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing optimal patient care and management after procedural sedation for Cath and/or EP procedures, during transport to other departments/units, and during off-unit procedures within the medical center. Practice will be guided by appropriate institutional standards, policies and procedures. Actively participates in research, quality and performance improvement. This position includes care coordination between multiple units including but not limited to: Pre-Op, PACU, in patient units: Pediatric and Adult ICUs, ED, and ICN. Multiple documentation and computer systems will be used simultaneously requiring a high level of multi-tasking skills. Bed flow management in collaboration with the Admissions department and Bed flow coordinators is critical. In accordance with hospital Point of Care Testing (POCT) policy, the nurse must maintain competency and understanding of multiple POCT systems and quality control. Ability to work in emergency situations while transitioning from a procedural to Operating room setting. Ability to collaborate and assist anesthesiologists during critical phases of care. The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: - 5 years of recent RN experience in a pediatric inpatient/outpatient setting - Recent experience working in a Pediatric and/or Adult Pre-Op and Recovery area - Knowledge of Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease - Point of care testing (POCT) experience - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Preferred Qualifications: - Recent experience working in a Pediatric/Congenital Cath/EP Lab. - Heart rhythm interpretation - ACLS certification - Knowledge of Radiation Safety (RHB) and working with the use of Fluoroscopy - Experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, EPIC / APeX strongly preferred - Microsoft Outlook experience Licenses/Certifications: - Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. - Current American Heart Association BLS and PALS certifications.

License / Certification

Registered Nurse

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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.