Primary Health Care Clinic Nurse (RN)

Clinical Nurse IIUnder general supervision of the Medical Director and Nurse Manager, guided by the policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the provider staff, the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) performs established nursing procedures using clinical knowledge to care for patients. The nurse provides excellent clinical care, telephone advice, and patient education to the Pediatric Specialty patients. The CN II will comply with the Medical Center house and Telephone Standards. The CN II is accountable for his/her own practice and has primary responsibility for utilizing nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe patient care in the outpatient clinical setting. S/he carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required and performs nursing care for patients with complex needs. CN II serves as resource for all clinical staff and initiates and participates in patient and staff education. The Clinical Nurse II is responsible for nursing in the following Pediatric Specialties are located at Mission Bay on the 4th, 5th, and 6th floors of Gateway Medical Building. The Clinical Nurse II must have the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and work well with staff, patients, and providers. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (BCH) Ambulatory Services provides approximately 450,000 outpatient clinic visits annually, with activity spanning over 20 unique sites of care across the 9-County Bay Area and beyond, and with clinical services spanning primary care, medical specialties and surgical specialties. BCH Ambulatory Services comprises practices with faculty from many different academic departments across the UCSF School of Medicine including pediatrics, neurology, surgery, orthopedics, otolaryngology, urology, ophthalmology and neurosurgery. To improve access to service in the community and remain competitive in the Bay Area regional marketplace, BCH Ambulatory Services is expanding into both affiliate and satellite locations which will entail different models of activation and clinical oversite. This position plays a leadership role in ensuring alignment with clinical services and workflows so there is consistency across the BCH Ambulatory enterprise. This position is 100% on-site and must be able to travel to multiple locations, such as San Francisco and Oakland. The nurse is required to work in a fast-paced environment, to be flexible to work at multiple sites, and to cross-cover multiple sub-specialties and other nurses in the division when needed. This nurse will be expected to be highly skilled with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the pulmonary disease process, the major treatment modalities, symptom management, supportive care, and patient education.Required Qualifications:Minimum 2 years of recent experience working as a pediatric registered nurseTwo (2) years of recent pediatric ambulatory RN experience in gastroenterology, orthopedics, or other complex specialty clinic.Minimum 1 year recent experience in telephone triage, in basket management and care coordination in an ambulatory clinic settingThis position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working at an Academic Medical CenterCharge Nurse experienceFamiliarity with billing, prior authorizations, and insurance requirements in specialty clinics.BSNLicense/Certifications:Current California Registered Nursing licenseCurrent American Heart Association CPR certificationAbout 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. 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. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.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 Information:The 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.