Ambulatory Nurse - Pediatric Cardiology; BCH-Mission Bay

This position is 100% in-person onsite and primarily supports patients in San Francisco with occasional support in Oakland and satellite clinics. The Ambulatory Pediatric Heart Center Nurse Care Coordinator performs a variety of clinical, administrative, and coordination tasks to provide high‑quality, patient‑centered ambulatory care for pediatric cardiology patients.

• Coordinate case management for a panel of pediatric cardiology patients, including insurance authorizations, home health, DME, medication refills, and patient education.
• Maintain clinic flow: schedule patients, perform chart audits, comply with infection control and accreditation standards, and document assessments in APEX.
• Manage patient medication ordering and authorizations, ensure safe administration, and keep precise records in APEX.
• Coordinate lab requisitions, follow up on results, and communicate findings to providers and families.
• Answer patient inquiries via phone, email, and in‑basket, document conversations, and facilitate referrals to outside resources.
• Assess patient needs through observation and communication, identify red flags, and initiate appropriate actions.
• Plan and triage new referrals, manage provider schedules, and coordinate multidisciplinary care including CCS reporting.
• Implement individualized nursing care, perform routine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and manage medication administration.
• Facilitate continuity of care and communication among the healthcare team, patients, and families using APEX data.
• Participate in performance‑improvement activities, data collection, and cost‑effective practice recommendations.
• Engage in professional development, attend meetings, maintain licensure, and comply with time‑keeping policies.
• Perform additional patient‑care related duties as directed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Five or more years of pediatric cardiac inpatient nursing experience
• Experience in an outpatient/ambulatory setting
• Knowledge of pediatric congenital heart disease
• Strong heart rhythm interpretation skills
• Strong central venous PIV insertion skills
• Experience performing bubble studies
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• CCS paneled provider
• Experience with an electronic medical record system, EPIC/APeX strongly preferred
• Microsoft Outlook proficiency

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in California
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS certification

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.