Job Description
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 inthis 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.
Under the Direction of the nurse manager and guided by the policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, The RN utilizes the nursingprocess 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 patientprotection.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 instructionsfor post-clinicvisits and independentlyassess patient concerns and give advice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The RN will triage telephone calls from patients, patient representatives, physicians,physicianrepresentatives,pharmacies, anddermatology teammembers.TheRNwillserveasa conduit for inquiries related to,but not limited to prescriptionrefills, medicationuse and side effects, clinically-related inquiries, and provide clinical guidance accordingly.TheRN 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 inclinics, 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 tosupportsafe clinic flow.
ThispositionwillbeassignedtoworkatmultipleDermatologylocationsincludingfuture sites.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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 inthis 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.
Under the Direction of the nurse manager and guided by the policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, The RN utilizes the nursingprocess 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 patientprotection.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 instructionsfor post-clinicvisits and independentlyassess patient concerns and give advice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The RN will triage telephone calls from patients, patient representatives, physicians,physicianrepresentatives,pharmacies, anddermatology teammembers.TheRNwillserveasa conduit for inquiries related to,but not limited to prescriptionrefills, medicationuse and side effects, clinically-related inquiries, and provide clinical guidance accordingly.TheRN 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 inclinics, 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 tosupportsafe clinic flow.
ThispositionwillbeassignedtoworkatmultipleDermatologylocationsincludingfuture sites.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 years of recent RN experience
- At least 2 years of recent related experience in Ambulatory Dermatology Clinic with recent (within last year) hands-on experience with Dermatology Surgery procedures.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in patient local numbing
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
- At least 5 years of Dermatology Nursing experience.
- Experience with Medical and Surgical Dermatology triage, phototherapy, PDT, and Excimer.
- California Registered Nurse license and
- Current CPR certification
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