Filing Deadline: Wed 9/4/2024
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.This position is a limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 9/10/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.
This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.
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.
The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine with approximately 250 Faculty, 127 postdoctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs) along with over 320 support staff (not including hospital staff). In addition, the Department has 68 clinical residents distributed across the Divisions. The missions of research, education and patient care are intertwined, and are integral to the goals of the department.
The Department manages a university-affiliated children's health system with the physicians and leadership of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Rady Children's Hospital, and Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego, a Medical Practice Foundation, unifying pediatric patient care, research, education and community service programs.
The Pediatric Immunization Advancement Laboratory focuses on maternal and infant vaccinations, optimizing vaccination strategies in the community setting, and improving vaccine immunity. Our global research evaluates infant immune development, responses to mucosal vaccination, and the influence of breast milk and gut microbes on immune responses. Research starts at the bed side, is taken to the bench, and then back to bed side and community. Our goal is to find strategies to improve vaccine effectiveness and protect vulnerable infants and children from infectious diseases worldwide.
Under general supervision, Research Nurse will be responsible for running COVID-19, Influenza, RSV and other vaccine research protocols. Responsibilities vary by study and may include screening potential study participants, providing informed consent, administering vaccine, following subjects in longitudinal study protocols for routine and illness visits, medical record review, having telephone contact with participants, blood draws, nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs, other specimen collection, physical exam, completing case report forms; research scheduling; interact with research team, the UCSD Human Subjects Protection Program, and study sponsors, and other research related entities as needed.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and six months of clinical experience.
BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
A minimum of two (2) years experience in pediatrics, preferably in emergency room, inpatient, NICU, or ICU setting.
Must have excellent phlebotomy, IV insertion skills with experience in pediatrics.
Experience and ability to accurately collect, record, transcribe, and synthesize clinical data.
Demonstrated experience providing a wide variety of patient care activities including patient assessment, triage, obtaining a detailed medical history and vital signs, explaining medical conditions and procedures, reviewing medications and providing health education to clients, and coordinating care with clinical medical staff.
Knowledge regarding the standard pre-test or pre-procedure instructions that patients should receive.
Knowledge of the name, abbreviation, and purpose of various diagnostic tests/procedures, including proper scheduling and completion of necessary requisitions and consents.
Demonstrated experience interacting positively, constructively, and effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and the general public.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate clinical and data activities for the enrollment and retention of patients on clinical trials.
Experience maintaining patient confidentiality and communicating (verbally and written) with patients, staff, and physicians with professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion.
Proficient at word processing, spreadsheet, and E-mail with experience producing reports, profiles, correspondence, graphs, and spreadsheets to generate and track required data.
Experience working independently and prioritizing tasks to meet strict guidelines and deadlines.
Experience performing effectively under conditions of high workload and frequent interruptions.
Ability to draw blood, start IV lines, and administer vaccines via all routes.
Must have reliable transportation and willing to perform home visits.
Demonstrated experience with clinical research activities and guidelines related to consent, ethical conduct and protection of human subjects.
Demonstrated experience in operation and coordination of clinical trials or studies.
Experience reading and interpreting clinical research protocols and research policies and procedures.
Experience in providing care to a broad range patients.
Knowledge of and ability to communicate and ensure compliance of current UCSD Medical Center and Research policies and procedures. Knowledge of UCSD Medical Center, JCAHO, and Title XXII hospital licensing regulations.
Intermediate skills in using quality assessment and quality improvement methods.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Current State of California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $123,902 - $173,659 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $59.34 - $83.17
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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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UC San Diego 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, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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