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Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

UCSF

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Full Time On Site 2-5 yrs$93 - $121 / HOURPosted 15 days agoCloses Jun 6

Location

San Francisco, California

Salary

$93 - $121 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide safe, therapeutic care for endoscopy patients using the nursing process for assessment, planning, and evaluation. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex patient needs and assist in overall patient care administration.

Requirements summary

Requires a California RN license and at least two years of hospital experience, including six months in Endoscopy. Mandatory certifications include AHA CPR, ACLS, and PALS.

associate degreePatient AssessmentACLSCPRInterdisciplinary CollaborationNursing ProcessPatient ManagementICUPALSPACUEmergency DepartmentMed-SurgTherapeutic CareEndoscopy CareCGRN Certification

Job description

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.

The Endoscopy Department provides comprehensive gastrointestinal care at Moffitt / Long (ML), Mount Zion (MZ) and Mission Bay (MB) locations.
Patients are seen on an inpatient and outpatient basis and receive various procedures performed within the unit.
The endoscopic procedures performed are some of the most sophisticated and advanced in the world.
As a referral medical center, the Endoscopy unit engages in cutting-edge technologies with physicians who are recognized nationally and internationally.
This unique and demanding work environment provides many opportunities for personal and career growth.
Nurses and technicians have the opportunity to participate in unit-based quality councils, act as preceptors or serve on a multitude of task forces designed to identify and implement innovative improvements that lead to enhanced patient care delivery.
A cohesive team of highly skilled nurses and GI techs work collaboratively with Attending Endoscopists and Fellows to provide excellent care during endoscopic procedures.
Averaging 800 procedures a month, compassionate care is provided before, during, and after GI and Pulmonary procedures.
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) standards and guidelines are practiced and all career nursing staff are required to be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).