Registered Nurse - Pediatric Electrophysiology (BCH-Cross Bay)

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator for Pediatric Electrophysiology to coordinate outpatient, procedural, and inpatient EP care. The role emphasizes independent CIED interrogation, remote monitoring triage, and patient education for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients.

The successful candidate will support fellows, contribute to rhythm teaching, and participate in quality projects to enhance safety and outcomes within UCSF’s EP services.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of RN experience in pediatric EP within last 3 years.
• Completed CIED training course.
• Recent participation in clinical quality projects and staff education.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outpatient services for pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients.
• Independently interrogate CIEDs in clinic and review remote monitoring results.
• Educate patients and families on CIED care and remote monitoring.
• Support cardiology fellows and nursing staff with CIED education and lectures.
• Teach rhythm concepts to patients and families.
• Participate in quality and safety projects to improve patient outcomes.
• Act as inpatient liaison to ensure continuity of care after EP procedures.
• Assist physicians during EP procedures, including CIED implants, and inpatient bedside EP procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing and provider teams on education and complex care coordination.

Skills

Pediatric EP RN

CIED training

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

California RN license

CCDS

RCES

AHA CPR

AHA PALS

Job description

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 Nurse Care Coordinator for Pediatric Electrophysiology works autonomously, utilizing the nursing process, to assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate patient care within the ambulatory, procedural, and inpatient settings. This clinician is experienced and highly skilled with an in-depth knowledge and expertise in electrophysiology studies, CIED implantation, CIED interrogation, CIED remote monitoring, and inpatient bedside EP procedures.

In the ambulatory setting, the Nurse Care Coordinator for Pediatric Electrophysiology is responsible for coordinating outpatient services and needs for a panel of pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients and providers. His/her responsibilities include independent CIED (cardiac implantable electronic device) interrogation in clinic. Reviewing, interpreting and triaging CIED remote monitoring. Educating patients and families on CIED care and remote monitoring results. Supports cardiology fellows and nursing colleagues with CIED education and lectures on interpretation of CIED interrogation results. Provides rhythm teaching to patients and families. Participates in QI projects to improve safety and quality of patient outcomes.

In the inpatient setting, the Nurse Care Coordinator for Pediatric Electrophysiology will act as a liaison to ensure continuity of care for patients and their families who have undergone EP procedures including EP studies and CIED implants. Responsibilities include running the GE systems during EP procedures, including supporting physicians with pacing and waveform interpretation. Assisting physicians for CIED implantation, and inpatient EP bedside procedures. The Nurse Care Coordinator will collaborate with the inpatient nursing and provider teams to assist with patient and family education as well as complex care coordination and management, including comprehensive CIED care and management.

The Nurse Care Coordinator for Pediatric Electrophysiology must have the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and work well with staff, patients, families, and providers. A high degree of independence, initiative, assertiveness, and diplomacy are necessary in dealing with faculty, staff, and patients in a complex environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of clinical RN experience in a pediatric electrophysiology lab within the last 3 years
• Completed CIED training course
• Able to demonstrate recent and consistent participation in clinical quality projects and staff education
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Database skills
• Research experience
• Able to demonstrate recent and consistent leadership of clinical quality projects and staff education
• Clinical RN experience in an ambulatory setting
• Nationally recognized specialty certification

BSN Licenses/Certifications:

• CCDS (Certified Cardiac Device Specialist)
• RCES (Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist)
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Current American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Current American Heart Association PALS Certification

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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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.