Cardiology Clinic Triage RN (CLIN NURSE 2)

Clinical Nurse 2

The Clinical Nurse 2 identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least two (2) years of RN experience.
• Recent RN experience in an Ambulatory Cardiology Clinic, including experience providing telephone triage to adult patients to manage symptoms or recent RN experience in an Ambulatory Cardiology Clinic through Bridges to Excellence Experience providing ongoing care coordination for patients, addressing symptom telephone calls, answering EMR messages, obtaining prior authorizations for medications, and refilling medications.
• Experience and advanced understanding of the medical management of heart failure and other cardiac diseases.
• Experience providing patient education and caring for patients with heart failure and other cardiac diseases.
• Experience providing direct patient care including administering immunizations, starting IVs, drawing lab specimens, and administering IV medication.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
• Detailed knowledge related to the management of patients with cardiac conditions including pathophysiology, current treatment modalities and medications, and complications/contraindications to treatment.
• Mastery of Relational Competencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (RN-BC), Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC)
• BSN

Key Responsibilities:

• 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Leadership
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Research

Department Overview:

UC Davis Cardiology Outpatient Services provides comprehensive, innovative, and quality care for patients with heart conditions including coronary heart disease, heart valve disease (structural), heart failure (advanced cardiac therapies), heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and risk factor reduction. Together our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, device technicians, medical assistants, and clerical staff strive daily to exceed patient expectations for exceptional care. The program is nationally recognized for our excellence by U.S. News and World Report, and the clinic hosts 20,000 patient visits per year.

Department Specific Job Scope:

This position assists with clinical telephone triage, EMR InBasket support and support of cardiology patients seen within the cardiology clinic at ACC. Incumbent will work directly and remotely with cardiologists to support their patient panel.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $77.41 - $104.16

Salary Frequency: Hourly

Salary Grade: 114

UC Job Title: CLIN NURSE 2

UC Job Code: 009139

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 100%

Shift (Work Schedule): Mon-Fri 8-5 pm

Location: Ellison Ambulatory Care Center (HSP098)

Union Representation: NX-Nurses

Benefits Eligible: Yes

This position is 100% on-site

Benefits:

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs

UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity

Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees

Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources

Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives

On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees

Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands:

Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands:

Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands:

Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment:

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

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