Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology (FT, day, 8am-5pm)

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCSF Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse II in Ophthalmology to provide high‑quality outpatient nursing care for adult and pediatric patients under general supervision. You will perform established nursing procedures, offer telephone advice, and educate patients, while coordinating with the Ophthalmology team across subspecialties such as Oculoplastics, Retina, Glaucoma, and Cornea.

The CN II serves as a clinical resource, demonstrates leadership, and prioritizes safe patient care in a busy

Qualifications

• ADN required with 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Recent 2 years' experience in an Ophthalmology clinic setting.
• Strong IV insertion and management experience; IV placement daily or several times weekly.

Responsabilités

• Provide nursing care to adult and pediatric ophthalmology patients in outpatient settings.
• Lead and educate staff; serve as clinical resource within ophthalmology subspecialties.
• Perform established nursing procedures and triage acute symptoms by phone/EMR.

Connaissances

Clinical nursing

IV insertion

Telephone triage

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independence

Formation

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Outils

EMR system

Description du poste

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Under general supervision of the Nurse Supervisor and Administrative Director of Ophthalmology, guided by the policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, and in collaboration with the medical director and physician staff, the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) performs established nursing procedures using clinical knowledge to care for adult and pediatric patients. The nurse provides excellent clinical care, telephone advice, and patient education to the Ophthalmology patients. The CN II will comply with the Medical Center house and Telephone Standards.

The CN II is accountable for their own practice and has primary responsibility for utilizing nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe patient care in the outpatient clinical setting. S/he carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required and performs nursing care for patients with complex needs. CN II is recognized as a leader and clinical resource and demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the practice and organization. CN II serves as resource for all clinical staff and initiates and participates in patient and staff education. The Clinical Nurse II is responsible for nursing in the following Ophthalmology subspecialties:

Oculoplastics

Comprehensive ophthalmology

Retina

Glaucoma

Cornea and Refractive Surgery

Oncology

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Optometry

Strabismus

Pediatrics

The Clinical Nurse II must have the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and work well with staff, patients, and providers. A high degree of independence, initiative, and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with faculty, staff, and patients in a complex environment.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree Nursing (ADN)
• Three years of clinical nursing experience
• Recent two years' experience in an Ophthalmology Clinic Setting
• Strong IV insertion and management experience (IV placement performed daily or multiple times per week)
• One year's experience in providing acute symptom triage via telephone and/or EMR messages
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise clinical judgement, multitask and balance competing priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Two years of Pediatrics nursing experience
• Experience working at Academic Medical Center
• Experience working in an Ophthalmologic setting

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification

License / Certification

Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse