Pediatric Wound Ostomy Clinical Nurse - BCH Oakland

Job Description

Serves as a clinical nurse leader for a defined program or area of nursing practice. Utilizes specialized knowledge and advanced clinical skills across key focus areas, including patient and family care, nursing practice, and organizational or system-level improvement. Partners with the nurse manager to support and advance clinical practice within the assigned area. This role represents the journey-level position for an advanced practice Clinical Nurse Specialist.

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent clinical RN experience in a relevant specialty area
• Flexibility to orient and work across all UCSF Medical Center locations
• In-depth knowledge of one or more clinical specialty areas, including diagnoses, treatments, standards of practice, and patient/family education resources
• Advanced critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and develop effective solutions
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex and/or sensitive information clearly and concisely
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including the ability to educate, train, and provide direction to nursing staff and build effective relationships with patients, families, staff, and external partners
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s entry‑level degree in Nursing from an accredited program

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or licensure/certification in an advanced practice nursing discipline (e.g., Nurse Practitioner)

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.

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  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html