What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Nights - Med/Surg High Acuity position at University of California?
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Job Name Registered Nurse, Nights - Med/Surg High Acuity Department 6170240 - MED SURG HIGH ACUITY SFMED Position type Full Time Primary Location San Francisco, CA, United States Job ID 2262Description & Requirements
Job DescriptionThe Adult Medical Transitional unit (30 beds) provides care to a diverse adult patient population with an emphasis on acute and chronic medicine patients. These patients require more frequent interventions (every two hours) and more nuanced nursing assessments. Patients transition from the adult critical care units, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Emergency Department and acute care floors to this unit, depending on their condition and nursing care needs. Patient population includes but is not limited to end stage renal disease, DKA, new arrhythmias, respiratory compromise, sepsis screening and infectious diseases. Patients on 14 Moffitt commonly have central lines, wound care, nasogastric tubes, Q2 medications, electrolyte replacements and require maximum assistance for activities for daily living. All beds have telemetry and continuous pulse oximetry monitoring capability. Nurses on this fast-paced, high acuity unit are a highly motivated group of professionals providing outstanding care to the entire patient populations served. Teamwork among our nursing staff, as well as physician and nurse collaboration, is well tuned and allows workflow to occur optimally.
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.Â
Qualifications Required Qualifications - Two years of recent inpatient transitional care unit experience - Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California - Active American Heart Association CPR Certification - Active ACLS Certification - This position requires flexibilityâ¯to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Preferred Qualifications: - BSN - Med/Surg acute care clinical experience License/Certifications: - Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California. - Active American Heart Association CPR Certification - Active ACLS Certification License / Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Registered NurseAdditional Details
Job Code CLIN NURSE 2 (009139) Assignment Category Career IAP Level Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800) Job Family Nursing Campus 1 Parnassus Heights (SF) Percentage (%) 90 Shift Length 12 hours Shift Type Night Bargaining Unit NX