Clinical Nurse II - ACC Irvine PACU - FT, Nights

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The PACU nurse will collaborate with the Dept. of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care and other surgical and 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 post anesthesia period. Will evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge from PACU. 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

Must possess a minimum of 2 years current PACU experience or recent ICU experience in a critical care unit within the past 2 years.
Current PALS certification or Must be obtained within 90 days of employment
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 fast paced, constantly changing environment
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Level I Trauma Center and/or Academic Medical Center
Knowledge of Title 22 and Joint Commission Requirements
Greater than two years of demonstrated nursing experience in a critical care or post anesthesia unit
Demonstrated experience working in a Level 1 Trauma Center
Current CPAN, CAPA, CCRN certifications
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Responsibilities

collaborate with the Dept. of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care and other surgical and 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 post anesthesia period.
evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge from PACU.
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.