Nurse Coordinator - Transplant Post Heart
Transplant Post Heart
Full Time
81317BR
Job Summary
The Heart Transplant Nurse Coordinator for the Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center provides direct care to patients with multiple, often complicated acute and chronic medical problems. The Nurse Coordinator is the primary point person for the program in the post heart transplant phase of care and works closely with the multidisciplinary team and multiple UCSF departments. The primary responsibilities (as assigned) of the Nurse Coordinator will be to serve as the primary coordinator for post-transplant services and facilitate and assist with all aspects of patient care following heart transplantation. Some key aspects of this position include providing ongoing patient support and education throughout post heart transplant care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. This role will also require cross coverage for patients across the Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center as needed.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $91.20 - $118.34 (Hourly Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required Qualifications
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
- At least two (2) years of adult heart transplant nursing employment experience as an outpatient or inpatient Heart Transplant Nurse Coordinator (or) at least 5 (five) years of adult inpatient /outpatient Heart Transplant nursing employment experience.
- Working knowledge of immunosuppressive therapies and management of end stage heart failure patients.
- History of being a Nurse Preceptor.
- Experience with Nursing education, including formal teaching classes.
- Prior experience working with Epic.
- Strong MS Office computer skills (word, excel, power point), databases.
- Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently, prioritize workload and manage numerous concurrent tasks in high stress environment.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of work on institutional projects, committees, and councils and/or processes at UCSF.
- Demonstrated exemplary patient teaching skills and transferring of critical knowledge to patient and families with closed loop communication. Knowledge of Teach Back Method.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cardiac ICU nursing experience with evidence of sound knowledge of hemodynamics.
- Clinical competency in managing transplant candidates/recipients.
- EPIC super-user.
- Working knowledge in assessing advanced heart failure/pulmonary HTN/cardiac disease.
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.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
009141 NURSE CRD
Job Category
Nursing - Adult Services, Nursing - Ambulatory Services/Outpatient, Other Nursing
Bargaining Unit
California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Monday-Friday
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