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General Information

Job Name
Registered Nurse - PICU - Days (BCH - Mission Bay)
Department
6050010 - INTENSIVE CARE UNIT PEDIATRIC
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
4390

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team. 

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 20-bed tertiary and quaternary medical/surgical intensive care unit that cares for critically ill neonates through adolescents. The majority of PICU patients arrive through our in-house, nurse-managed Transport Team and Access Center for care that can only be provided at UCSF Medical Center.

These patients receive care for a variety of life-threatening medical and surgical conditions. Nurses on this unit learn the skills necessary to maintain vital functions for these fragile children, while supporting their families through difficult times.

The PICU Registered Nurse will coordinate patient care in collaboration with physicians, PICU CNS, Respiratory Therapists, Child Life, Social Work, Nutrition and Discharge Case Managers.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: - Two years recent high acuity Pediatric Critical Care (PICU or PCICU) nursing experience - The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Preferred Qualifications: - Two years recent inpatient clinical RN experience in a medical surgical PICU - CCRN - BSN Required License/Certification: - Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California - Active American Heart Association BLS Certification - Active American Heart Association PALS Certification (within 6 months if transferring from an Adult Critical Care area)
License / Certification
Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Supp, Registered Nurse

Additional Details

Job Code
CLIN NURSE 2 (009139)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Nursing
Campus 1
Benioff Children's Hospital in Mission
Percentage (%)
90
Shift Length
12 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
NX
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