(RN) Per Diem Nurse - OB/GYN - 132956

**& Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 12/2/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

The UCSD Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences is composed of 67 faculty, Clinical fellows, Assistant Project Scientists, and Postdoctoral Scholars. The department is composed of 7 divisions: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Hospitalist, Complex Family Planning and Urogynecologic and Reconstructive Surgery.

This position provides direct patient support to the physicians providing care in the office to newly postpartum patients in the "4th trimester Project" Clinic. This includes postpartum examinations (inclusive of physical exams, mental health evaluations, and Gynecologic procedures) as well as telephone and clinic triage to patients this clinic. It also includes supporting patients navigating the postpartum period and coordinating care across mental health, internal medicine, pediatrics, pelvic floor, lactation, and family planning to support a new model of integrated postpartum wellness. This support will provide safe and regulatory compliant nursing care during clinic and on the phone, acting as a liaison between patient and physicians. The RN will be responsible for all phone triage, shared with another RN and all the patient teaching related to the patient's clinical concerns and questions. This is a position focusing on patient comfort, safety and satisfaction while providing triage services to support wellness during the important "4th trimester" after birth. Be a part of an exciting new paradigm of postpartum wellness! The RN is responsible to provide these services to assure high quality care for patients and meet regulatory guidelines. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

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.

• Knowledge and skill in nursing patient care as exemplified by current valid State of California Registered Nurse License. An RN License issued by the State of California.

• Must have at least two (2) years of recent RN experience to include experience in a Women's Health clinic (outpatient/ambulatory setting.) or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

• Must have BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.

• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and adapt to changing priorities and frequent interruptions in order to meet specified deadlines.

• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions based on sound nursing theory and practice. Perform appropriate nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge and expertise.

• Demonstrated skill to keep organized, concise records.

• Knowledge and skill in conducting health history, screening patients, abstracting information in medical chart.

• Competent using several computer software programs.

• Ability to successfully interact with diverse populations in collecting sensitive and personal information via in-person interviews and biological data collection.

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate clinical skills and philosophy of Preventive Medicine.

• Knowledge of health and social services in the area.

• Experience with guidelines related to consent, ethical conduct and protection of human subjects.

• Knowledge of teaching and supervisory skills and ability to work in a setting with limited resources.

• BSN, ACLS and/or ART.

• Spanish Language skills preferred.

• Two to five (2-5) years of RN experience in Women's Health supporting patients during procedures.

• Previous experience providing and willingness to perform and provide all gynecologic procedures and clinical services

• Previous experience with postpartum care and/or lactation services

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

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the department business needs.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace