Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Cardiology Clinic - 142126

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

This Cardiology Clinic Nurse provides direct patient care administering immunizations, drawing labs, starting IVs and administering IV medication. Cardiology clinic nurse may also provide telephonic triage to cardiology patients to manage symptoms or discuss questions regarding upcoming procedures. Clinic nurses also provide ongoing care coordination for patients, addressing symptoms calls, answering My Chart messages, obtaining prior authorizations for medications and refilling medications.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
• ACLS or ART at time of hire with commitment to get ART within 6 months of hire date.
• Minimum of 1 or 2 years of recent Ambulatory Cardiology Clinic experience (Heart Failure Clinic experience preferred).
• Proficient IV skills, including excellent IV insertion and venipuncture skills.

• Demonstrated experience triaging patient symptom calls, providing pre-procedure instructions, and managing patient communications through telephone and MyChart messaging.

• Ability to perform triage and handle urgent situations with accuracy, expediency and speed, and tact. -Ability to handle unexpected challenges in an Ambulatory care setting and collaborates with Staff in a team-centered environment.

• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• BSN.

• Must be able to work specific days of the week based on clinic's business needs.

• Location: Position will work between Cardiology Clinic locations ( Banker's Hill and East Campus Cardiology Clinics).

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.