Clinical Nurse II - Acute Rehab Unit - FT Night Shift

UCI Health • Orange, CA

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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

• Minimum of 2 years recent inpatient clinical nursing experience in adult acute care or completion of 6 month UC Irvine Medical Center Clinical Nurse I orientation or new graduate RN residency.
• Minimum of 1 year of Rehabilitation experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Perform professional nursing duties incorporating psychomotor and cognitive skills.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients throughout the continuum of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and effectiveness of care plans.
• Revise care plans or make referrals as necessary based on patient readiness for discharge.
• Act as a role model and mentor to students and new nurses.
• Function as a Patient Care Coordinator as requested.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees