What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Dermatology Clinic position at University of California - San Francisco?
As a patient-focused organization, UCSF Medical Center exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. UCSF Medical Center seeks faculty and staff that are committed to the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence that are integral to our mission. The position requires the ability to Float Between All Derm Locations: Mount Zion, China Basin, Melanoma at Mission Bay and Spruce. Under the Direction of the nurse manager and guided by the policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, the RN utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care.
Under the Direction of the nurse manager and guided by the policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, the RN utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. The RN will be responsible for indirect care of patients by providing patient advice resulting in comfort, infection prevention, safety, and patient protection. The RN will reinforce and provide clarification on patient advice as documented by the attending physician or resident, as well as provide guidance affecting wound care and post-wound care instructions. The RN will clarify self-care instructions for post-clinic visits and independently assess patient concerns and give advice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The RN will triage telephone calls from patients, patient representatives, physicians, physician representatives, pharmacies, and dermatology team members. The RN will serve as a conduit for inquiries related to, but not limited to prescription refills, medication use and side effects, clinically-related inquiries, and provide clinical guidance accordingly. The RN will be given access to incoming Cisco calls from adult general dermatology patients who have clinical inquiries. The RN may be routinely asked to help room dermatology patients in clinics, provide direct patient care, and assist with surgical procedures and repairs. The RN will help obtain intake information (chief complaint, list of medications taking /not taking, confirm pharmacy of choice, allergies, family history of skin cancer, pain rating) and ensure that patients are placed escorted into clinic rooms to support safe clinic flow.
Required qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of Dermatology RN experience
- Experience with Medical and Surgical Dermatology triage, phototherapy, PDT, and Excimer.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in patient local numbing
- Ability to work at any UCSF location
Preferred qualifications:
- Recent inpatient RN experience
- BSN
License/Certification:
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Required qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of Dermatology RN experience
- Experience with Medical and Surgical Dermatology triage, phototherapy, PDT, and Excimer.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in patient local numbing
- Ability to work at any UCSF location
Preferred qualifications:
- Recent inpatient RN experience
- BSN
License/Certification:
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.