Outpatient Clinic Nurse (RN) - Gastroenterology
San Diego, California
Overview
Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.
It’s not just caring about children that make our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.
Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!
- Full-time,
Part-Time
& Per diem - Level:
Entry-level
& Mid-level
Culture
- Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
- Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
- Ensuring that our employees Nursing Team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.
Career Path
Rady Children’s Hospital offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- CN I
- CN II
- CN III
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Director
- Nurse Educator
- Case Manager
- Care Coordinator
Success Profile
What makes a successful Clinical Nurse Specialist at Rady Children’s Hospital? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Positive
- Quick-thinking
It’s amazing to see these children go from weak to vibrant… The nurses who chose to come here are unique because they’re comfortable with these patients and are eager to give it their all… I’ve never worked with a more passionate group of nurses. Each and every one of them truly loves this patient population. They’re so dedicated and do such a great job.
– Cheryle Pillow,
Clinical Nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Total Rewards
We offer a robust Total Rewards Package in order to help our employees achieve and maintain overall physical, emotional and financial well-being for themselves and their families
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Health Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision
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403(b) Retirement Plan
100% employer match up to 3% of your salary
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Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per year, paid time off for seminars
Responsibilities
POSITION DETAILS:
Schedule: Days, 8 - 10 hour shifts (not remote)
FTE: Part-time, 64 hours per pay period
JOB SUMMARY:
The Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic RN functions at the standard level of nursing practice and is responsible for the independent application of the nursing process while providing both indirect and direct patient care. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting providers in clinic with intake and discharge, in clinic patient education, using department protocols and procedures to perform education and advice to patients, in clinic procedures and nurse run visits, manages patient requests and needs via telephone triage and patient messaging via EPIC, in-clinic medication administration, and the utilization of standing orders for prescription refills and diagnostic/laboratory testing as ordered. They administer the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, developmental level, and family/caregiver dynamics. They facilitates effective clinic operations, participates in Quality Management within scope of practice. The Outpatient Clinic RN performs other duties as assigned from time to time as required, to improve outcomes, service, safety, and care. The Gastroenterology division cares for patients with general and complex diagnoses and symptoms. The Outpatient Clinic RN facilitates effective functionality of clinic operations, actively participates in Quality Management, and supports Provider team within his/her/their scope of practice. The Outpatient Clinic RN in also performs additional team functions as required to maintain effective customer service, a blend of hand on procedures, non-complex patient care coordination, education on disease management, and in clinic support. We are looking for someone that is autonomous, collaborative, supportive of teams, an educator, customer focused, and solution driven. The Outpatient Clinic RN would be joining a large division with a collaborative partnership with Providers and ancillary support staff as well as an engaged and dynamic team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• 6 months of related experience in direct patient care
• Current California RN License
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• 2 years of experience direct patient care
• Experience in a pediatric hospital/ambulatory care
• Bilingual – Spanish