RN Pedi Pain Prepare
 University of California - San Francisco | |
93.47-121.11
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 United States, California, Oakland | |
| 5700 Martin Luther King Junior Way (Show on map) | |
 Jul 29, 2026 | |
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Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team. Under the general supervision of the Unit Director and in accordance with established protocols, the Registered Nurse coordinates comprehensive pre-operative clearance for complex surgical and procedural patients. Responsibilities include obtaining and reviewing outside medical records, collaborating with advanced practice providers (APPs), physicians, residents, and multidisciplinary surgical teams, providing patient and family education, and coordinating care across multiple surgical specialties. Clinical responsibilities include performing pre-procedure symptom assessments, patient follow-up, vital sign collection as needed. The RN participates in perioperative planning and collaborates with anesthesiology teams to optimize patient care. The RN rounds with anesthesiologists on postoperative patients each morning, assesses patient status, communicates findings, and helps develop and implement individualized care plans. Responsibilities include working with epidural and patient-controlled analgesia infusions, monitoring therapeutic response, assessing for complications, and ensuring safe pain management practices. Additional responsibilities include performing comprehensive assessments and managing post-procedural pain in infants, children, and adolescents postop. The RN administers complex pharmacologic therapies, manages specialized equipment, participates in multidisciplinary clinical rounds, and collaborates closely with patients, families, physicians, APPs, residents, anesthesiologists, and serving as a clinical resource by educating nursing staff, healthcare providers, patients, and families on pain management strategies, procedures, equipment use, and safe care practices. Required Qualifications:
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About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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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 here.
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
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.
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