Per Diem CLIN NURSE 2 ED - Nights- Placentia

University of California, Irvine•Placentia, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the nursing care delivered to patients in the ED. Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation) throughout a patient's stay in the ED, from triage to discharge/admission. Communicates effectively with other ED team members to ensure appropriate, timely, and professional care to all patients. Demonstrates ability to function safely and efficiently in high-stress situations and in response to unexpected changes in workload. Demonstrates knowledge of resources available within the hospital and in the community. Reports to ED Director.

Requirements

All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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 relationship across the Health System.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast paced, constantly changing environment.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
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 be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation) throughout a patient's stay in the ED, from triage to discharge/admission.
Communicates effectively with other ED team members to ensure appropriate, timely, and professional care to all patients.
Demonstrates ability to function safely and efficiently in high-stress situations and in response to unexpected changes in workload.
Demonstrates knowledge of resources available within the hospital and in the community.