Ambulatory Nurse - Pediatric Cardiology (BCH-Mission Bay)

Job Description Under general supervision, guided by the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with providers and administrative management, the Ambulatory Pediatric Heart Center Nurse works autonomously, utilizing the nursing process, to assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate patient care within the ambulatory setting. S/he will utilize a high level of clinical knowledge to fulfill patient needs, ensure efficient patient care, and provide patient education when necessary. The Nurse Care Coordinator will act as a patient advocate and as a liaison between insurance companies, inpatient/outpatient services, patients/families and all other necessary healthcare services to manage and facilitate efficient and timely coordination of care. In addition, the Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator will assist in the development of patient care standards and practices. The Pediatric Heart Center Nurse Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating outpatient services and needs for a panel of pediatric cardiology patients and providers in the ambulatory setting. His/her responsibilities include both in clinic procedures, managing the Outpatient Heart Center clinic flow as well as assisting with insurance authorization and prior medication authorizations, contacting home health companies, assuring DME and other home supplies are adequate, assisting with medication refill requests, patient teaching and assisting in the overall coordination of timely patient care. This position is 100% in-person onsite. This position support patient care primarily in San Francisco and as needed in Oakland and satellite clinics. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Five (5) or more years of recent pediatric cardiac inpatient nursing experienceRecent experience working in an out-patient/ambulatory settingAbility to obtain CCS paneling within a year of hireBachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)Knowledge of Pediatric Congenital Heart DiseaseStrong heart rhythm interpretation experienceStrong PIV insertion skillsExperience performing Bubble studiesThis position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)CCS paneledExperience with an Electronic Medical Record system, EPIC/APeX strongly preferredMicrosoft Outlook Experience Licensure/Certifications Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Current ACLS CertificationCurrent BLS Certification Current PALS Certification About Us About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html