Registered Nurse - Peds CTCU

This position is a Registered Nurse role in the Pediatric Transitional Care Unit (CTCU) at UCSF Health. You will provide safe, therapeutic nursing care to pediatric patients with complex chronic medical conditions, with a focus on those with congenital heart disease and postoperative cardiac surgical and catheterization care needs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Provide direct nursing care for patients with complex medical needs, with assistance and supervision as appropriate
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams
• Carry out established nursing procedures and related duties as required
• Assist with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team
• Maintain current knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of nursing duties
• Carry out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of recent RN experience in a Pediatric Transitional Care Unit
• Previous experience caring for pediatric cardiac or congenital heart disease patients
• Experience managing patients with complex chronic medical conditions
• Knowledge of congenital heart defects and common postoperative cardiac surgical and catheterization care
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Current PALS certification
• Current BLS for healthcare provider CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)