CLIN NURSE 2 - ED - Nights - PT - Placentia

University of California, Irvine•Placentia, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The clinical nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients. Performs professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Will evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge and revise plan or make referrals as necessary. Acts as a role model and mentor to a variety of students and nurses new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent Emergency experience
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Current CA RN license
Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS
Non-violent crisis Intervention/verbal de-escalation course within 3 months of hire
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients.
Perform professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge and revise plan or make referrals as necessary.
Act as a role model and mentor to a variety of students and nurses new to the unit.
Function as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.