Skip to content

General Information

Job Name
Registered Nurse - Electrocardiography
Department
7590010 - Electrocardiography Adult SFMED
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
3490

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. 

Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor 2 of the Adult Non-invasive & Electro Cardiology Services, the Registered Nurse performs stress studies following the department’s policy and procedures with minimal clinical supervision.

The Registered Nurse will practice under the California Nurse Practice Act and ANA Standards of Practice utilizing the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe testing. These include assisting with all pharmacological (including nuclear medicine, dobutamine, and PET exams); non-pharmacological stress tests (treadmill, supine bicycle); tilt table and invasive and non-invasive echocardiographic procedures (trans-esophageal and transthoracic).

Provides coverage for other cardiology non-invasive lab nursing staff members. Performs other duties for the non-invasive cardiology labs (e.g. IV insertion, contrast administration, performance of trans-esophageal testing, moderate sedation monitoring, documentation, etc.). Serves as a resource and advocate for patients, staff, and faculty.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: - Two years experience performing exercise/treadmill stress echocardiography tests, or f ive years RN clinical experience working in adult Critical Care ICU, CCU, Cath/EP lab, ED, or IMCU - Proficient in ECG interpretation - Ability to work at all UCSF Heart and Vascular locations - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Preferred Qualifications - BSN - Proficient in starting IV's/venipuncture - Adult exercise cardiac stress test experience - Moderate sedation experience - Research/teaching or experience at an academic teaching hospital - Congenital heart experience License/Certifications: - Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California - Active American Heart Association CPR Certification - Active ACLS Certification
License / Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse
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.

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
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Campus 2
Stanyan Hospital
Campus 3
Mount Zion (SF)
Percentage (%)
100
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
NX
Go back

Similar jobs

View all