Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Per Diem

77201BR

Job Summary

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Department Description

The Adult Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at UCSF Health on the Parnassus Campus is a 16 bed Intensive Care unit which provides care to complex critically ill patients and their families with complicated surgical conditions, liver and renal dysfunction, liver / kidney / pancreas transplantation, as well as severe medical conditions such as sepsis, acute lung injury, acute pancreatitis, oncologic diseases, autoimmune disorders, and critically ill obstetric conditions.

This unit is comprised of a community of skilled, innovative, collaborative, and caring critical care clinicians. The nursing staff have opportunities for specialty training and expertise in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), manual proning, and end-of-life/palliative care. The critical care team includes nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory care practitioners, social workers, nutritionists, rehab therapists and pharmacists all with expertise in meeting the needs of critically ill patients and their families.

The Surgical ICU has received multiple awards with the most recent being the UCSF Team PRIDE Award (2021), the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence (2010) and the Society of Critical Care Medicines Family-Centered Care Award (2009). Many nurses on this unit are recognized for receiving local and national honors and awards including five UCSF Distinguished Nurse Awards and AACN's Excellence in Leadership Award. 

Nurses are active in improving the care of critically ill patients through innovative projects, evidence-based care performance improvement and clinical research.

Advancement of professional practice and education are priorities for our unit with opportunities such as an active unit based clinical practice, healthy work environment, patient and family relations, and professional development councils.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of recent ICU experience
• American Heart Association BLS
• American Heart Association ACLS
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of California

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

License/Certification

Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California Active American Heart Association CPR 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, Nursing - Adult Services

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday, Weekends