(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem – MOP
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
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. The Special Procedures nurse provides pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure nursing care to inpatients and outpatients undergoing pain procedure and minor OB procedure at multiple locations. Assists physician during endoscopy procedures and performs moderate sedation under the direction of the physician. Identifies and implements nursing interventions, and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing and tech team and performs other duties as assigned. Promotes compliance and support for policies and participates in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. This procedure suite RN will be responsible for direct care of all procedure suite patients. This includes pain procedures, Obgyn procedures, IR procedures and future services added to procedure suite. RN will need moderate sedation certification and will be responsible for assisting with preop/recover of procedure suite patients. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Located in Hillcrest, the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our region. Spanning six floors, this advanced facility is home to key clinical programs and offers specialized diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services. With a strong emphasis on cancer care, we are committed to delivering world-class medical services in a patient-centered environment. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. RN license issued by the State of California. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date. One (1) year recent procedural experience in a setting that has procedural suites or operating rooms. Must be able/certified to perform conscious sedation (Moderate Sedation Certification). Must be able to work preop, intraop, and postop for procedure. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions. Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills and strong written and verbal communications skills. Teamwork skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting.