(RN) Registered Nurse - Cardiac Clinic - 133599
Job Description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 12/16/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 12/26/24. Eligible Special Selection 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.
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
This Cardiology Clinic Nurse provides direct patient care administering immunizations, starting IVs and administering IV medication. Cardiology clinic nurse may also provide telephonic triage to cardiology patients to manage symptoms or discuss questions regarding upcoming procedures. Clinic nurses also provide ongoing care coordination for patients, addressing symptoms calls, answering My Chart messages, obtaining prior authorizations for medications and refilling medications.
Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
RN License issued by the State of California.
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
Must have 1 year recent cardiology clinic experience.
Strong experience with heart failure patient population.
Charge nurse experience preferably in an ambulatory setting.
Proficiency with IV insertion and IV medication administration.
- BSN.
- Certification in cardiac specialty.
- Experience with genetic testing.
- Experience with patients that have CardioMEMS implanted.
- Experience with telephonic triage.
- Must be able to work specific days of the week based on clinic's business needs
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
- Hybrid position, must be able to work onsite.
- Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII/CNIV level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $123,902 - $173,659 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $59.34 - $83.17
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).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
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