Clinical Nurse II

University of California, Irvine • Orange, CA

2d

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. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

Requirements

• Two years recent nursing experience in a Critical Care, Emergency Department, or Perioperative setting
• PALS certification upon hire
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Minimum six (6) months of procedural care 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 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
• Ability to cover call shifts (24/7)
• ACLS certification upon hire
• Registered Nurse
• Pediatric Advanced Life Supp
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
• Moderate sedation experience
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

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