Registered Nurse-Dermatology at UC San Francisco in Berkeley, CA

Job description

Under the Direction of the nurse manager and guided by the policies and procedures of Ambulatory Services, The RN utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; assists with surgical and cosmetic procedures as determined by patient need and may include but not limited to Mohs Micrographic excisions and repairs; assisting with BCC and SCC excisions and repairs, laser, Botox and Restylane treatments, performs laser hair removal and triages patient phone calls and messages. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team. They are expected to be proficient in the electronic medical record (EMR) system of the Medical Center (EPIC/APeX). They are also required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the Medical Center. In collaboration with the physician and nursing staff, the RN has the clinical responsibility for maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, and for daily operations. The RN is a team player who works closely with others and who is flexible in dealing with the changing priorities. They are a self-reliant individual who synthesizes their knowledge of practice operations to problem-solve, prioritize, and facilitate complex transactions during their daily activities. They are responsible for administering medications, assisting with a variety of procedures, practicing basic assessment of patient medical and psycho-social needs, participating in patient education, and assisting medical providers in a variety of ways. All components of nursing care will be individualized to meet the patient’s physiological and psychosocial developmental level and needs. The clinical nurse has excellent oral and written communication skills; can work well with minimal supervision in a complex, fast pace and challenging environment. They are sensitive to the needs of patients, staff, and providers at all times. This position makes a difference for patients in an outpatient care unit by providing excellent nursing care and customer service, facilitating and ensuring the accuracy of the information flow between medical, hospital staff and departments to maximize unit efficiency. They consistently project a professional and courteous demeanor and as well as demonstrating UCSF’s PRIDE values and the AIDET fundamentals of communication in all patient care and stakeholder interactions. 40% Y Implementation/Evaluation Provides individualized nursing care which responds to the growth and developmental needs of patients and demonstrates an understanding of the range of treatment required by the patient. Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of a specific individual, including that individual’s age. Check age-specific group(s): Neonatal (Birth – 1 year) Pediatric (1 – 12 years) Adolescent (13 – 18 years) Adult (19 – 64 years) Geriatric (65+ years) Sets up and maintains cleanliness of exam rooms including periodic exam room disinfection and organization and removal of expired supplies. Performs intake process and engages and provides for patient’s physical and emotional privacy. Provides in in reach and outreach to support practice quality initiatives and to support the model of population management. Prepares for and instructs patients about specific diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments. Assists as needed with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and treatments, such as vaccines and injections. Assists in complex medical procedures such as office Manual Uterine Aspiration, hysteroscopy, cystoscopy, and urodynamics testing. Obtains specimens and performs Point of Care Testing as directed. Performs QA/QC on CLIA waived tests and reports any tests out of QA range to supervisor. Uses appliances and equipment co