Registered Nurse, Per Diem Dialysis

MED-ZSFG-NEPH

Per Diem

78759BR

Job Summary

For more than 50 years the ZSFG Renal Center has provided life-sustaining treatment for some of San Francisco's most vulnerable residents while discovering new ways to improve the care of patients with kidney disease.

The RN will assess, create treatment plans, and educate chronic hemodialysis patients. They also actively participate in assisting physicians with medical assessment to ensure dialysis adequacy.

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Department Description

The Nephrology Division spans multiple campuses with faculty and staff located at the UCSF Parnassus, Laurel Heights, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center (SFVAMC), and Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG). The Nephrology Division consists of over 100 faculty, fellows, and staff whose work is grounded in deep commitment to, and respect for patients with kidney disease.

The Division has approximately 40 faculty members, 15 admin and research staff, 16 fellows, and an annual budget of $11.1 million. For over 50 years, the Nephrology Division has employed and trained leaders in academic nephrology, superb clinical research scientists and basic scientists, and outstanding clinical nephrologists. Our faculty are leading experts in adult nephrology: including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and kidney transplantation. Our mission continues in this tradition: expanding the frontiers of basic and clinical investigation in nephrology, training the next generation of academic nephrology leaders and providing the highest level of patient care. Our division within and the UCSF School of Medicine overall provides a premier academic environment for faculty and trainees to provide outstanding clinical care and to be at forefront of kidney research worldwide.

According to the U.S. News and World Report Rankings, UCSF Medical Center is constantly ranked in the top five nationally for “Nephrology.” UCSF School of Medicine and Department of Medicine are ranked #1 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. UCSF is the only school of medicine in the country ranked in the top five nationally both in research and in primary care. And, in a recent survey, UCSF was recognized as one of the top internal medicine training programs in the country.

Required Qualifications

• BSN
• Six (6) months of clinical experience
• Knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Experience working with hemodialysis patients
• Ability to cannulate fistula/graft access  
• Ability to stand on feet for 12 hours
• Ability to hear audio alarms  
• Ability to identify color codes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual – Spanish/Tagalog/Chinese
• Two (2) years experience as Hemodialysis nurse
• Certified Nephrology Nurse 

License/Certification

• Active CA Registered Nurse license
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

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 our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, 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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Job Code and Payroll Title

009119 NURSE PD

Job Category

Nursing - Adult Services, Other Nursing

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Location

San Francisco, CA, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Sunday & Holiday; hours will vary.