Ophthalmology Clinic RN; CLIN NURSE

Overview

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

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.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent RN ambulatory care experience
• Recent RN experience in procedures
• Recent RN telephonic triage experience
• Recent successful intravenous access skills
• Must demonstrate ability in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients
• Experience and advanced understanding of the medical management of Otolaryngology diagnosis
• Experience providing patient education and caring for patients with Ophthalmology diagnosis
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Mastery of relational competencies

• PALS/ACLS Ambulatory certification
• BSN preferred
• Ophthalmology clinic experience
• Recent Epic EMR experience
• At least five (5) years of acute care experience

• 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Leadership
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Research

Dedicated to protecting, preserving and restoring vision through world-class eye care, innovative research and first-class medical education, UC Davis Health System's Eye Center is Northern California's leading academic tertiary referral center for ophthalmic services. Clinical expertise goes hand-in-hand with a long-standing reputation for compassionate care and strict adherence to the highest medical, scientific and ethical standards. UC Davis Health System Eye Center is the only facility in the region to integrate into a single location the full range of knowledge, skills, and equipment in every aspect of ophthalmic medicine.

The Eye Center RN oversees the care of UC Davis Eye Center patients. The RN manages urgent eye referrals, patient calls, and MyChart messages for eye center patients. The position is responsible for reviewing the eye symptoms, relaying the triage information to the providers, provide patient education, and scheduling urgent eye appointments over the phone. At clinic appointments, the RN is responsible for providing contrast media infusions per protocol, drawing labs, disease management (HF education, lab draws, physical assessment, and urgent appointment scheduling), and supports the eye clinic residents, fellows, and specialty providers in the clinic.

• Salary or Pay Range: $77.41 - $104.16
• Salary Frequency:
  Hour
• Salary Grade: 114
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  CLIN NURSE 2
• UC Job Code: 009139
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8:30AM – 5:30 PM
• Location:
  
  Ellison Ambulatory Care Center (HSP
  098) – Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100%…