Registered Nurse - Pediatric Electrophysiology (BCH-Cross Bay)

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

3d•$93 - $121

About The Position

The Nurse for Pediatric Electrophysiology works under general supervision and in collaboration with providers and administrative management to assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care in ambulatory, procedural, and inpatient settings. The nurse provides safe, therapeutic care using the nursing process and works autonomously within Medical Center and Ambulatory Services policies and procedures. The role requires in-depth expertise in electrophysiology studies, cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation and interrogation, CIED remote monitoring, and inpatient bedside EP procedures. In the ambulatory setting, the nurse coordinates services for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients and providers; independently interrogates CIEDs in clinic; reviews, interprets, and triages remote monitoring; and educates patients and families about CIED care, monitoring results, and cardiac rhythms. The nurse also supports cardiology fellows and nursing colleagues through CIED education and lectures, and participates in quality improvement projects. In the inpatient setting, the nurse supports continuity of care for patients and families following EP studies and CIED implants. Duties include operating GE systems during EP procedures, supporting physicians with pacing and waveform interpretation, assisting with CIED implantation and bedside EP procedures, and collaborating with inpatient teams on education, complex care coordination, and CIED management. The nurse also performs telephone triage, coordinates evaluations and follow-up, supports discharge planning, documents care, and helps manage patient and family needs. The position requires sound prioritization and the ability to work effectively with staff, patients, families, and providers. A high degree of independence, initiative, assertiveness, and diplomacy is needed in a complex clinical environment. Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations is required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least three years of recent clinical RN experience in a pediatric electrophysiology lab, with the experience occurring within the last three years.
Completed CIED training course.
Recent and consistent participation in clinical quality projects and staff education.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California.
Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification.
Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
Current American Heart Association PALS certification.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with staff, patients, families, and providers.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative, assertiveness, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
Ability to perform required technical procedures safely, legally, effectively, and efficiently.
Ability to provide care responsive to individual patient needs, including age-specific needs.
Ability to use computer technology for data collection, documentation, communication, and research while maintaining confidentiality; proficiency in Apex.
Ability to meet work schedule commitments and maintain flexibility with patient, shift, and work assignments.

Nice To Haves

Database skills.
Research experience.
Recent and consistent leadership of clinical quality projects and staff education.
Clinical RN experience in an ambulatory setting.
Nationally recognized specialty certification.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate interventions and patient care for patients referred to Pediatric Electrophysiology.
Coordinate outpatient services and care for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients and providers.
Independently interrogate CIEDs in clinic; review, interpret, and triage CIED remote monitoring.
Educate patients and families about CIED care, remote monitoring results, cardiac rhythms, procedures, and plans of care.
Support cardiology fellows and nursing colleagues with CIED education and lectures on interpreting interrogation results.
Participate in quality improvement projects and research activities to improve patient safety, care quality, and outcomes.
Serve as a liaison for hospitalized patients and families following EP studies and CIED implantation to support continuity of care.
Operate GE systems during EP procedures and support physicians with pacing and waveform interpretation.
Assist physicians with CIED implantation and inpatient bedside EP procedures.
Collaborate with inpatient nursing and provider teams on patient and family education, complex care coordination, and comprehensive CIED care and management.
Manage telephone triage, coordinate patient evaluations, respond to care requests and referrals, and facilitate timely patient care and follow-up.
Follow hospitalized patients and participate in disposition planning to support appropriate discharge.
Coordinate timely communication and follow-up with post-acute care providers, pharmacies, other providers, and insurers; notify providers of readmissions and significant clinical changes as appropriate.
Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and communications in accordance with Medical Center standards while maintaining confidentiality.
Assess patient needs, pain, complications, learning needs, and barriers; help develop and implement plans of care.
Respond to and participate in the management of emergency clinical issues.
Supervise and delegate appropriate aspects of patient care, guide personnel, and provide feedback to the healthcare team and manager.
Maintain current clinical knowledge and technical skills, follow applicable policies and safety procedures, and seek assistance when needed.
Participate in professional development, committees, performance improvement, staff mentoring, and leadership activities.
Maintain required licenses and certifications, meet annual review and health screening requirements, and comply with attendance, schedule, dress code, and other work policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.