Registered Nurse, Per Diem Intensive Care

Intensive Care Unit

Per Diem

77793BR

Job Summary

Uses the nursing process for assessment for planning, implementation and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as an inter-disciplinary member of the nursing and other 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 member of the nursing team.

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Department Description

The Surgical-Oncology Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is comprised of 14 Critical Care beds. This area is a fast-paced, highly specialized unit providing exceptional quality care to critically ill adults with a wide array of surgical and high risk obstetrical disorders including those who undergo a variety of complex surgical procedures, interventional treatments, and advance research treatment modalities.

The Adult Medical Surgical Intensive Care unit (ICU) at the Mount Zion Campus provides specialized care to a wide variety of critically ill patients who have undergone surgical interventions and/or have acute medical needs.
The Surgical Oncology ICU cares for a complex and dynamic patient population. This includes patients with complex oncological disorders which require surgical intervention including complex abdominal procedure including hepatectomy, and whipple procedures, complex otolaryngology- head and neck surgery flaps, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), complex gynecological procedures, septic shock, diabetic crisis, substance abuse withdrawal management, high risk obstetrical disorders such as accrete management, massive transfusion management, interventional radiology for congenital cardiology, and acute and chronic kidney failure requiring continuous rental replacement therapy (CRRT). The unit offers a variety of advanced monitoring techniques and innovative interventions that allow for the best possible outcome for the patients. Patient care is driven by a multifaceted approach geared towards the highest quality of individualized care.

 In addition the ICU, provides treatment for our medical patients who are in need of respiratory isolation or other acute medical needs. The Mount Zion ICU was reopened in April 2020 to support our new COVID medical patient population.

The ICU has a dedicated nursing and provider team who are focused on providing excellent and safe patient care. When patients arrive to the ICU needing critical interventions, the ultimate goal is to stabilize the patient’s condition and to promote wellness through the continuum of care. By supporting and empowering the patient and family, the ICU nursing staff ensures a positive progression in the patient’s recovery. The entire medical team is always focused on promoting patient independence and self-care.

The UCSF Hospital at Mount Zion provides an advanced, sophisticated, efficient, flexible and family-centered healing environment for adults.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of cumulative ICU experience with 1 year of that experience within the last 12 months
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR certification
• Active American Heart Association ACLS certification
• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the care of surgical and/or oncology patients
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree
• Recent experience in an academic medical center

License/Certification

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Active American Heart Association ACLS Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009119 NURSE PD

Job Category

Nursing - Adult Critical Care

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Mount Zion (SF), San Francisco, CA

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, Weekends