Clinica Nurse 1 - Acute Rehab - Nights - FT - Irvine
About The Position
Position Summary: 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. The successful candidate for this job posting will work at the new Irvine Acute Rehab Hospital, a joint UCI Health / LifePoint venture, anticipated to open summer of 2026.
Requirements
- Less than 6 months experience for this new graduate position
- Internal candidates must have Associate's Degree in Nursing and a minimum of two years recent UCI work experience and current enrollment in a BSN program with anticipated completion within two years
- Current CA RN license
- All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Responsibilities
- collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- medical insurance
- sick and vacation time
- retirement savings plans
- access to a number of discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
