(RN) Registered Nurse - CF/Pulmonary - 141114

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Under the supervision of the medical director and the NP, the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic Nurse coordinates outpatient clinic care for patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and other complex pulmonary conditions. The CF program is an accredited care center that provides comprehensive, high quality-care to cystic fibrosis patients.

The CF Clinic Nurse will be working with the multidisciplinary CF care team including social workers, dietitian, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, and administrative staff. The CF Clinic Nurse collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary care team to provide access to clinical care and advice outside of the clinic setting. The CF nurse also coordinates with outside clinicians, healthcare teams, services as the key liaison between patients, caregivers, and healthcare team, promoting continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes

Key areas of responsibility include direct patient care, patient and family education regarding disease processes and treatments, and coordination of CF program activities. Specific duties include triage (telephone, MyChart, and in-person), assisting with provider inbox coverage, coordinating outpatient intravenous therapy (IV) therapy, performing clinic procedures (i.e.: six-minute walk and O2 titration), ensuring access to routine and specialty medications, organizing patient education and support activities, facilitating multidisciplinary care coordination, and maintaining clinic-specific reports and quality metrics.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing interventions as appropriate for patient populations based on competence, professional expertise, and clinical knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously, consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the PRACTITIONER level.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience in ambulatory or acute care/hospital setting within the past 5 years.

• Must be able to perform pulmonary clinic procedures (i.e: six minute walk, O2 titration).

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.

• 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.

• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• Two (2) years experience working with Chronic Pulmonary Disease such as Cystic Fibrosis.
• BSN.
• ACLS and/or ART certification.
• Previously direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in chronic or serious illness such as Cystic Fibrosis.
• Experience in a Pulmonary Setting.

• Monday to Friday 8 hr. day shifts (Thursdays 8 hr. shift - early evening - clinic from 5pm to 9pm)
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.