"Registered Nurse - PEDS INTERVENTIONAL CARDIO"

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the Pediatric Heart Center and carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; assists with assessment of admission and discharge needs and care coordination across settings. The Clinical Nurse is responsible and accountable for providing optimal patient care and management during procedural sedation and during transport to and 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 at the same time requiring a high level of multi-tasking skills. Bed flow management in collaboration with the Admissions department and Bed flow coordinators is critical. The detailed understanding of Catheterization and Electrophysiology equipment as well as inventory management skills will be utilized on a daily basis. In accordance with hospital Point of Care Testing (POCT) policy, the nurse must maintain competency and understanding of multiple POCT systems and quality control. The ability to create and maintain a sterile field within OR guidelines and standards. 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.

The salary range for this position is $84.78 - $109.85 (Hourly Rate).

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