(RN) Registered Nurse - Diabetic OB Clinic - 140373

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

This role is caring for Diabetic Obstetric patients.

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 ProfessionalPerformance. 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.

• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN).

• Limited OB Ultrasound Certification or commitment to achieve certification within 6 months of hire.

• Labor and Delivery, Women's Health, or NST/AFI experience.

• Applicant demonstrates consistently kindness, empathy, and compassion and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written

• Flexible, detail oriented, and team player. Desire to learn new things.

• Diabetes in pregnancy experience and current experience monitoring Diabetic OB patients, Diabetic Education, and desire to learn skills needed to manage Diabetic OB patients.

• Demonstrates empathy with patients with mental illness, unhoused patients, and a multitude of barriers to health care.

• Demonstrates empathy with patients with mental illness, unhoused patients, and a multitude of barriers to health care.

• Applicant adheres to regulations and UCSD standards and seeks to continually improve clinic processes and outcomes.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• BSN.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.