Nursing Excellence
Full Time
82876BR
Job Summary
Clinical nurse leader for a program or area of nursing practice. Utilizes specialized knowledge and skills within major areas of focus, such as patient / family, nurses and nursing practice, and the organization / system. Typically partners with the providers, nurses and nurse leaders to ensure evidence-based practice for wound and ostomy care of patients.
The WOCN is a leader for the Skin/Continence, Wound, and Ostomy program at UCSF Medical Center. The advanced knowledge and skills required for this role include clinical expertise in skin, wound, ostomy and continence care, evidence- based practice, patient/family and nurse education, consultation, and leadership. These competencies are essential to optimize patient outcomes, advance the practice of nursing and the professional development of nurses. The specialized knowledge and skills are used to impact three spheres: patient/family, nurses and interprofessional teams, and the organization/system. The WOCN provides patient care consultation for the inpatient skin, wound, ostomy, and continence program. The WOCN utilizes specialized knowledge and skills to assess and create a plan of care with patients/families. They also collaborate with Nursing Leadership to develop evidence-based standards of practice across the clinical sites. The WOCN partners with Patient Care Directors, Unit Directors, Assistant Unit Directors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Professional Development Specialists, Nurse Informaticists, and Providers to develop plans of care, provide direct care, create system improvements, provide formal and informal education, and lead quality improvement initiatives aimed to improve patient/family outcomes.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $209,447 - $235,840 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
The Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation is a Nursing support department with four main divisions: Nursing Professional Development, Nursing Quality Analytics, Nursing Practice and Research, and Nursing Continuous Improvement and Affiliate Relations. The Professional Development team includes Nursing Professional Development Specialists who oversee the training and education needs for the Department of Nursing. The Clinical Practice teams include Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Practice Specialists, and Wound Ostomy Clinical Nurses who oversee evidence-based practice standards that optimize quality and safety patient outcomes. The Research & Scholarship team includes Nurse Scientists and Scholarship Development Specialists who oversee the infrastructure for clinical inquiry, evidence-based practice, research, and innovation. The Nursing Quality Analytics team includes nursing quality analysts who oversee data production, dissemination and analytics. The Nursing Continuous Improvement and Affiliate Relations team oversees continuous improvement processes and nursing quality with affiliate organizations. The mission of the Center of Nursing Excellence & Innovation is to prepare and support UCSF nurses to be expert clinicians and authentic leaders who provide high quality compassionate care, foster the spirit of clinical inquiry, promote professional development and enhance a culture of diversity and inclusivity.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical RN experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s entry to practice degree from accredited Nursing program
- Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of California
- Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse certification -CWOCN, CWON (or is completed within 1 year of hire)
- Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center inpatient locations
- In-depth knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas, to include advanced assessments, treatments, standards of practice and patient / family educational consulting and resources.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess highly-complex issues and develop multiple options for resolution.
- Advanced interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide education, training, and direction to nursing staff, and to develop positive working relationships with patients, families, employees, and outside agencies as required.
- Advanced skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to convey complex and / or sensitive information in a clear and concise manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited Nursing program
- Licensure / certification in an advanced nurse practice discipline (e.g. Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner).
License/Certification
- Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of California
- Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse certification -CWOCN, CWON (or is completed within 1 year of hire)
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
006481 CLIN NURSE OR ADV PRACT SPEC 4
Job Category
Nursing - Adult Services, Other Nursing
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Mission Bay (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days, Variable
Shift Length
10 Hours
