Registered Nurse - Urology

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

2d•$93 - $121

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Redwood Shores Urology Practice, a high-volume specialty clinic treating adults and children with a broad range of urological conditions. The clinic provides care for conditions including urinary stones, urinary tract infections, incontinence, urinary tract obstructions, painful bladder syndromes, prostate conditions, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, and traumatic injuries to the genitals and urinary tract. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe therapeutic care; works within interdisciplinary and nursing teams; performs established nursing procedures; provides care to patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision; and assists with care management performed by other nursing team members. The role provides patient and family education, support, triage, coordination, and advocacy, and supports urology procedures and nurse visits. The RN also documents and communicates through APeX and supports clinical operations across Redwood Shores service lines as needed. The position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and across all service lines at Redwood Shores. The RN is expected to follow UCSF Living PRIDE standards, privacy and confidentiality policies, safety and infection-control procedures, and department quality expectations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least two years of Registered Nurse experience.
At least two years of full-time RN experience in an adult ambulatory clinical or Emergency Department setting.
At least two years of full-time RN experience in a pediatric ambulatory clinic or Emergency Department setting.
At least two years of procedural experience with adult or pediatric patients in an ambulatory clinic or Emergency Department setting.
Experience with urologic procedures such as cystoscopy, urodynamics, and uroflow/PVR.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Recent experience with electronic medical record documentation.
Experience in a multidisciplinary setting.
Prior experience working on process or quality improvement projects.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and all Redwood Shores service lines.
Current Registered Nurse status as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Current CPR through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Five or more years of pediatric and adult clinical procedural experience.
At least 10 years of RN experience.
Knowledge of UCSF and APeX.
Proficiency in handling sterile equipment.
Knowledge of sterile processing.
Experience with urological patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
Experience with PRP procedures.
Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC) or other applicable certification.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to Urology patients and review disease processes, treatment options, and potential outcomes with patients and families.
Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Act as a liaison between patients, medical disciplines, and other facilities; communicate by phone, fax, email, or mail.
Promote continuity of care and serve as a patient advocate within the healthcare system.
Provide telephone teaching, triage, and advice.
Document nursing actions in APeX and use the electronic health record within the scope of RN practice.
Obtain insurance authorization for urology medications.
Respond to clinic emergencies, including Code Blue and acute symptoms during clinic visits.
Pend orders for providers, including medications, refills, imaging, procedures, and referrals.
Develop patient education materials and participate in weekly RN and Procedure Team meetings.
Represent the UCSF Department of Urology in community activities.
Support urology procedures, including cystoscopy, urodynamics, RUG, VCUG, Botox instillations, stent removals, nephrostomy tube removals, circumcisions, vasectomies, and other procedures as needed.
Complete nurse visits, including PVR checks, catheter changes, CIC teaching, ICI teaching, and other visits as needed.
Support clinical operations and procedures for other Redwood Shores Specialty Clinic service lines, including PRP and allergy testing and immunotherapy.
Open telephone encounters and staff messages; communicate clearly with patients by telephone, in person, and in writing through MyChart.
Copy CRM messages to telephone encounters, follow up with patients by telephone, and document patient concerns in detail.
Review and oversee staff documentation within APeX.
Follow Living PRIDE standards for communication, service, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, privacy, safety, and infection control.
Maintain neat and orderly work areas, follow cleaning processes, report unsafe conditions or broken equipment, and protect the facility and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned, including PRP work with Orthopedic and OHNS departments as necessary.