Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Pediatric Surgical Specialties Clinic

Per Diem

76636BR

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Medical Director and Nurse Manager, guided by the policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with physician/provider staff, the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) performs established nursing procedures using clinical knowledge to care for patients. The nurse provides excellent clinical care, telephone advice, patient education, and care coordination to the pediatric outpatient surgical specialties population. The CN II will comply with the Medical Center house and Telephone Standards. The CN II is accountable for their own practice and has primary responsibility for utilizing nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe patient care in the outpatient clinical setting. The CN II carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required and performs nursing care for patients with complex needs. The CN II is recognized as a leader and clinical resource and demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the practice and organization. The CN II serves as resource for all clinical staff and initiates and participates in patient and leads staff education.

The CN II is also responsible for providing direct patient care in the Pediatric Surgical Specialties, including taking on the role of Charge RN throughout all clinics when needed, performing Pediatric Urology procedures, and assisting with minor surgical procedures in Pediatric Dermatology, and any other departments that fall within Surgical Specialties. 

The CNII, while partnering with the Nurse Manager, will actively engage staff in performance improvement work throughout the clinics, accomplishment and success in achieving UCSF True North goals, staff education, and employee engagement.  The CNII must have the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and work well with staff, patients, and providers. A high degree of independence, initiative, assertiveness, and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with faculty, staff, and patients in a complex environment.  

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Required Qualifications

• Three to five years of recent RN clinical experience
• One year of Outpatient RN experience
• One year of Pediatric RN experience
• Must be able to provide documented evidence of competency in the required skills
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
• The Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Centers

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an academic medical setting/hospital
• Prior experience as a Charge RN
• Prior experience in Performance Improvement or Staff education
• Bachelors or Masters of Science in Nursing degree preferred

License/Certification

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Active American Heart Association PALS Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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 our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, 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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009119 NURSE PD

Job Category

Nursing – Ambulatory Services/Outpatient, Nursing – Pediatric Services, Nursing – Pediatric-Other

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) – Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Additional Shift Details

Monday – Friday