Clinic Registered Nurse

Outpatient Pediatric Plastic Surgery NurseThe Outpatient Pediatric Plastic Surgery Nurse supports care coordination and clinic visits for pediatric patients who have developmental abnormalities and birth defects in the head and face, neck hands, lips and palate. S/he functions as member of the interdisciplinary clinical team; s/he utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate patient care. S/he uses a high level of clinical knowledge to fulfill patient needs, ensures efficient patient care, and provides patient education when necessary. The clinic nurse acts as a patient advocate and as a liaison between insurers, inpatient/outpatient services, patients/families and all other necessary healthcare services to manage and facilitate efficient and timely coordination of care. The Outpatient Pediatric Plastic Surgery Nurse is responsible for coordinating outpatient services and needs for a panel of pediatric patients and providers in the ambulatory setting. His/her responsibilities include both in-clinic procedures, managing the outpatient plastic surgery clinic flow, as well as assisting with insurance authorization and prior medication authorizations, contacting home health companies, pre-operative and post-operative counseling regarding procedures, assuring DME and other home supplies are adequate, assisting with medication refill requests, patient teaching and assisting in the overall coordination of time patient care. This position is 100% in-person onsite and requires flexibility to work at the following campuses: Oakland, San Francisco, and satellite clinics.Required Qualifications:Two (2) or more years of recent pediatric medical/surgical experience as a registered nurseThis position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working at an Academic Medical CenterExperience with wound care and orthopedicsCalifornia Children's Service PaneledLicenses/Certifications:Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or HigherCurrent California Registered Nursing LicenseCurrent American Heart Association CPR CertificationCalifornia Childrens' Services paneled within first 6 months of hireAbout UsThe 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 ValuesUCSF 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 here. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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.Salary InformationThe final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: