Job DescriptionUtilizes 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.
ResponsibilitiesMedical interventions include management of acute/chronic heart failure, septic shock, renal and respiratory failure. Critically ill children are cared for with such treatment modalities as mechanical ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, ventricular assist devices, temporary pacemaker therapy, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy and acute hemodialysis.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:- A minimum of two (2) years of recent RN experience in a Pediatric Cardiac ICU.
- Recent experience working with Pediatric CHD and Heart Failure patients.
- The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Preferred Qualifications:Licensure/Certifications:- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
- Active American Heart Association PALS Certification
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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.
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