Interventional Pulmonology RN - Autonomous Practice

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a skilled RN for autonomous practice in pulmonary special procedures, including bronchoscopy and interventional techniques. You will work in inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings, with responsibilities ranging from bronchoscopy support to OR circulator roles as needed.

CA RN licensure and BLS/ACLS are required, with a commitment to ART within six months. The role emphasizes empathy, clear communication, critical thinking, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

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 months of hire.
• Minimum two years of demonstrated recent nursing experience in Pulmonary Special Procedures/Interventional Pulmonology or similar acute care setting.
• Moderate sedation experience.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with empathy and effective communication.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills for nursing interventions in moderate sedation.
• Experience with or interest in providing individualized care to vulnerable populations.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonary procedures (EBUS, navigation bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, tunneled pleural catheter, chest tube, tracheostomy).
• Occasionally serve as OR circulator or scrub with sterile technique and observation of sterile fields.
• Utilize EPIC OpTime when available; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
• Provide autonomous nursing actions within ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a skilled RN for autonomous practice in pulmonary special procedures, including bronchoscopy and interventional techniques. You will work in inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings, with responsibilities ranging from bronchoscopy support to OR circulator roles as needed.

CA RN licensure and BLS/ACLS are required, with a commitment to ART within six months. The role emphasizes empathy, clear communication, critical thinking, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.