Clinical Nurse II - CCU Float Pool Orange - FT Day Shift
About The Position
The Critical Care clinical nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines and support staff. 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
- Must possess and maintain appropriate certifications, (NRP, PALS, etc.) per unit assignment, as required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU 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
- Ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses.
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care
- Ensures the coordination of care between other disciplines and support staff
- 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
- Evaluates 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
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
