Clinical Nurse I - Surgical ICU - FT, Nights
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
- PALS within 2 years of hire
- 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
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
- evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge
- 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
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
