CLIN NURSE 2 chez UCSF Medical Center / University of California Health

As a patient-focused organization, UCSF Medical Center exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. UCSF Medical Center seeks faculty and staff that are committed to the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence that are integral to our mission. 

The position requires the ability to Float Between All Derm Locations: Mount Zion, China Basin, Melanoma at Mission Bay and Spruce. 

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. The RN will be responsible for indirect care of patients by providing patient advice resulting in comfort, infection prevention, safety, and patient protection.  The RN will reinforce and provide clarification on patient advice as documented by the attending physician or resident, as well as provide guidance affecting wound care and post-wound care instructions. The RN will clarify self-care instructions for post-clinic visits and independently assess patient concerns and give advice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The RN will triage telephone calls from patients, patient representatives, physicians, physician representatives, pharmacies, and dermatology team members. The RN will serve as a conduit for inquiries related to, but not limited to prescription refills, medication use and side effects, clinically-related inquiries, and provide clinical guidance accordingly.  The RN will be given access to incoming Cisco calls from adult general dermatology patients who have clinical inquiries. The RN may be routinely asked to help room dermatology patients in clinics, provide direct patient care, and assist with surgical procedures and repairs. The RN will help obtain intake information (chief complaint, list of medications taking /not taking, confirm pharmacy of choice, allergies, family history of skin cancer, pain rating) and ensure that patients are placed escorted into clinic rooms to support safe clinic flow.


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 $84.78 - $109.85 (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

• Must have license issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nurse (RN) Examiners; and possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. 
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience 
• At least 2 years of related experience in Ambulatory Dermatology Clinic with recent (within last year) hands-on experience with Dermatology Surgery procedures. 
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Experience in patient local numbing 

• At least 5 years of Dermatology Nursing experience.
• Experience with Medical and Surgical Dermatology triage, phototherapy, PDT, and Excimer. 

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification