Interventional Pulmonology RN — Autonomous, Magnet-Excellence

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support the Interventional Pulmonology program across inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings. You will assist bronchoscopy and related procedures, coordinate clinic and procedural care, and educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a California RN license, BLS/CPR and ACLS, and experience in pulmonary procedures or interventional pulmonology.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire.
• Minimum two (2) years of nursing experience in Pulmonary Special Procedures/Interventional Pulmonology or GI, IR, ICU, and/or Perioperative Services in an acute care setting OR ED/PCU/IMU with Charge RN experience within the past five (5) years.
• Moderate sedation, and care coordination experience.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results, particularly in the areas of moderate sedation, and pulmonary procedures.
• Demonstrates experience with or interest in providing individualized care to vulnerable populations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonary procedures.
• Coordinate outpatient clinic and procedural care for the Interventional Pulmonology program and partner with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient and family education, outpatient clinic coordination, patient triage, chart review, development of care plans, coordinate medication refills, and facilitate communication of test or procedural results.
• May assume the role of OR circulator or scrub and observe sterile techniques as needed.
• Work with the team to ensure safe airway management and anesthesia-related support during procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize patient care pathways and facilitate timely discharge.
• Maintain proficiency in EPIC OpTime and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Support a Magnet-designated organizational culture and high standards of nursing excellence.

Skills

RN license

BLS/CPR

ACLS certification

Pulmonary procedures

Interventional pulmonology

Care coordination

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Empathy and teamwork

Education

Graduate from accredited school of Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EPIC OpTime

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support the Interventional Pulmonology program across inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings. You will assist bronchoscopy and related procedures, coordinate clinic and procedural care, and educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a California RN license, BLS/CPR and ACLS, and experience in pulmonary procedures or interventional pulmonology.