Pediatric Ambulatory Care Nurse
Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Ambulatory Care Nurse

Location: Oakland, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (5x8 Hours), 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide pediatric ambulatory nursing care during day shifts in an 8-hour schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Ambulatory care experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Orthopedics

Certifications & Competencies

• Pass/Fail Telemetry Exam required on first day (for applicable units)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam with a passing score of 80% or higher (completed within 1 year prior to start)
• Unit-specific Competency Exam with a passing score of 80% or higher (completed within 12 months prior to start)
• Core Parts I, II, and III training with passing scores of 80% or higher, completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit assignment (not required for PICU, NICU, and Pediatric units)

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including specific Bay Area counties and nationwide searches, completed within 30 days of start and renewed annually
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript acceptable
• Primary source license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (standard 9-panel excluding THC) within 30 days of start, renewed every 2 years
• Two supervisory references required, preferably from the most recent employment
• Current and updated resume covering last 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps of 30 days or more
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved mask models required), updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declinations not accepted unless medically exempt)
• Two negative TB tests required: one within 1 year and one within 3 months of start (PPD, QuantiFERON, or Tspot)
• Annual TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of COVID-19 questionnaire no earlier than the Monday prior to start
• Review and initial COVID-19 preparedness and flu vaccine declination forms prior to start
• Completion of required learning modules through the facility’s Learning Management System ASAP after compliance clearance
• Completion of Cyber Security Awareness Training and Quiz annually with passing score of 80% or higher
• Completion of HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module and Quiz (for clinical staff) with passing score of 80% or higher
• Emergency contact information must be provided

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have a current and valid government-issued photo ID matching their professional license
• Religious and medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccine require submission and approval at least 2 weeks prior to start
• Onsite fit testing available as a last resort for mask fit test failures
• Pass/Fail Telemetry exam required for nurses working in telemetry and critical care units
• Failure to pass required exams after three attempts may result in cancellation of assignment

This position is ideal for pediatric nurses with ambulatory care experience seeking a travel contract in California with a reputable healthcare system.