Registered Nurse - Electrocardiography

Job Description 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; performs nursing care 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. 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; performs nursing care 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. Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor 2 of the Adult Non-invasive & Electro Cardiology Services,theRegisteredNurseperforms stressstudies following the department’s policy and procedures with minimal clinical supervision. The Registered Nurse will practice under the California Nurse Practice Act and ANA Standards of Practiceutilizingthenursingprocessforassessment,planning,implementation,andevaluationto providesafetesting.Theseincludeassistingwithallpharmacological(includingnuclearmedicine, dobutamine, and PET exams); non-pharmacological stress tests (treadmill, supine bicycle); tilt table and invasive and non-invasive echocardiographic procedures (trans-esophageal and transthoracic). Providescoverageforothercardiologynon-invasivelabnursingstaff members. Performsotherdutiesforthenon-invasivecardiologylabs(e.g.IVinsertion,contrast administration, performance of trans-esophageal testing, moderate sedation monitoring, documentation, etc.). Servesasaresourceandadvocateforpatients,staff,and faculty. Qualifications Required Qualifications Two years experience performing exercise/treadmill stress echocardiography tests, or f ive years RN clinical experience working in adult Critical Care ICU, CCU, Cath/EP lab, ED, or IMCU Proficient in ECG interpretation Ability toworkatall UCSF HeartandVascular locations This position requires flexibilityto orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Preferred Qualifications BSN Proficient in starting IV's/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 About Us The 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. About UCSF The 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 Values UCSF 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 Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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