Clinical Nurse I - Surgical Step Down Unit - FT, Nights

University of California, Irvine • Orange, CA

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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.

Requirements

• Less than 6 months experience for this new graduate position
• If applicable, internal UCI candidate with 2+ years of UC service and possession of ADN with current enrollment in an accredited BSN program, with anticipated completion within 2 years
• Current California RN license or Interim Permit by time of hire
• 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
• Bachelor of Science, Nursing

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 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

Benefits

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees