Ambulatory Triage Registered Nurse – Jobs at UCSD

Job Description:

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that
The Registered Nurse provides specialized direct care to patients with HIV Infection. Administers drug therapies and performs venipuncture as needed. Starts IV lines and performs pharmacokinetic blood draws. Performs telephone and walk-in triage of patient and family problems and refers as appropriate. Provides education for patients and their families regarding health care needs and medications. Acts as consultant to the general public concerning HIV Infection. Monitors laboratory results and refers problems for resolution. Interacts with and functions independently with a wide variety of paraprofessionals. Assists with patient flow and scheduling. Acts as preceptor to new staff and during annual competency skills labs. Direct and oversee assigned team members including but not limited to LVN, MA and paraprofessional staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center’s business needs.

Job Requirements:

• Telephone triage experience.
• HIV Experience.
• BSN.
• ACLS and/or ART.

Qualification & Experience:

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
• Must have a minimum of two years of active nursing experience.
• One (1) year of primary care/Outpatient Ambulatory experience
• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.

Job Details:

Company: University of California San Diego

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: San Diego, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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