(RN) Registered Nurse- Cardiology (Heart Failure)

Payroll Title:CLIN NURSE 2Department:Cardiac ElectrophysiologySalary RangeCommensurate with ExperienceWorksite:Sulpizio Cardiovascular CenterAppointment Type:CareerAppointment Percent:50%Union:NX ContractTotal Openings:2Work Schedule:Days, 8-10, M-F

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#113717 (RN) Registered Nurse- Cardiology (Heart Failure)Initial Review Date: Wed 3/16/2022
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Please note that this position is a part-time appointment

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 01/10/22 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 01/20/22. 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.

DESCRIPTION

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 Heart Failure Clinic Nurse provides direct patient care administering immunizations, starting IVs and administering IV medication. Heart Failure Nurse also provides telephonic triage to heart failure patients to manage symptoms or discuss questions regarding upcoming procedures. Also provides 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 QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• ACLS or ART at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years recent nursing experience with recent ambulatory clinic experience.

• Strong experience with Complex patient population.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skill.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Experience caring for multi-specialty cardiology patients (EP, heart failure, transplant, interventional cardiology)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• 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.

• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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