(RN) Per Diem- ACHD Coordinator/ Cardiology Clinic - 132170

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 team seeks a highly dynamic nurse who, under the direction of the medical director, will coordinate care for rapidly growing adult congenital heart disease population. Key duties include medication refills, results review/advice, patient assessment and diagnosis planning; triaging patient calls; procedure coordination; case management; medication prior authorizations; insurance justifications; and patient education. The individual must be able to communicate with patients and their family members in a developmentally appropriate and compassionate manner. The nurse coordinator will work alongside the senior adult congenital nurse coordinator, nurse practitioner, and admin staff. Duties will also include dedicated additional shifts in Cardiology Clinic providing care coordination support to additional Cardiology specialties (Gen cards, EP, Heart Failure).

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.

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Must have a minimum of five years of active RN nursing experience.

• Must have a minimum of two years of active recent ambulatory/outpatient clinic experience.

• Proven knowledge of Congenital Heart Disease.

• BSN.
• Previous experience working with Congenital Heart Disease patients.
• Cardiology Experience.
• Pediatric Care.
• Case Management experience.
• Knowledge of outpatient care coordination.
• Triage Experience.
• In basket Management.
• EPIC knowledge.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.