Registered Nurse - Electrocardiography

Job Summary Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams, carries out established nursing procedures, and performs related duties as required, including caring for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor 2 of the Adult Non‑invasive & Electro Cardiology Services, the Registered Nurse performs stress studies following the department's policy and procedures with minimal clinical supervision. The role requires practice under the California Nurse Practice Act and ANA Standards of Practice, utilizing the nursing process to provide safe testing. These responsibilities include assisting with all pharmacological (including nuclear medicine, dobutamine, and PET exams); non‑pharmacological stress tests (treadmill, supine bicycle); tilt table and invasive as well as non‑invasive echocardiographic procedures (trans‑esophageal and transthoracic). The Nurse also provides coverage for other cardiology non‑invasive lab nursing staff members and performs additional duties such as IV insertion, contrast administration, trans‑esophageal testing, moderate sedation monitoring, and documentation. The Nurse serves as a resource and advocate for patients, staff, and faculty. Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors, carrying out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act, and being accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance. Required Qualifications Two years experience performing exercise/treadmill stress echocardiography tests, or five years RN clinical experience working in adult Critical Care ICU, CCU, Cath/EP lab, ED, or IMCU. Proficient in ECG interpretation. Ability to work at all UCSF Heart and Vascular locations. Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Preferred Qualifications BSN. Proficient in starting IVs/venipuncture. Adult exercise cardiac stress test experience. Moderate sedation experience. Research/teaching or experience at an academic teaching hospital. Congenital heart experience. License/Certifications Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California. Active American Heart Association CPR Certification. Active ACLS Certification. Equal Employment Opportunity The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - San Francisco