UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

This Cardiology Clinic Nurse provides direct patient care administering immunizations, drawing labs, starting IVs and administering IV medication. Cardiology clinic nurse may also provide telephonic triage to cardiology patients to manage symptoms or discuss questions regarding upcoming procedures. Clinic nurses also provide ongoing care coordination for patients, addressing symptoms calls, answering My Chart messages, obtaining prior authorizations for medications and refilling medications.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
• ACLS or ART at time of hire with commitment to get ART within 6 months of hire date.
• Recent Ambulatory Cardiology Care Coordination experience ( Telephone and Mychart messages, Symptom calls, Pre-procedure instructions, Prescription Refills and Medication Prior Authorizations) in the past 3 years.
• Recent experience providing Nursing support in Cardiology Fellows Clinic and Cardiology Discharge Clinic or similar teaching clinic in the past 3 years.
• Recent Ambulatory Cardiology Triage Experience in the past 3 years.
• Ability to perform triage and handle urgent situations with accuracy, expediency and speed, and tact. -Ability to handle unexpected challenges in an Ambulatory care setting and collaborates with Staff in a team-centered environment.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• BSN.

• Must be able to work specific days of the week based on clinic's business needs.

• Location: Position will work between Cardiology Clinic locations ( Banker's Hill, Medical Office South and Sulpizio Cardiovascular Clinics.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.