Clinical Nurse II- Med/Surg Telemetry (Bldg3)- FT, Night Shift

University of California, Irvine • Orange, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans of care for assigned patients. The role includes professional nursing duties that use psychomotor and age-appropriate cognitive skills to assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients and their families or significant others throughout the continuum of care. The nurse evaluates patient outcomes, the effectiveness of care plans, and readiness for discharge, revising plans or making referrals as needed. The role also serves as a model and mentor to students and nurses new to the unit and may function as a Patient Care Coordinator at the request of a supervisor or manager. This is a full-time night-shift position on the Med/Surg Telemetry unit at Building 3.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent inpatient clinical nursing experience in adult acute care, or completion of a 6-month UC Irvine Medical Center Clinical Nurse I orientation or new graduate RN residency didactic series.
• At least 1 year of telemetry experience or successful completion of an EKG class.
• External candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Internal UCI candidates with 2 or more years of UC service may qualify with an ADN and current enrollment in an accredited BSN program, with anticipated completion within 2 years.
• Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• 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.
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

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 plans of care for assigned patients.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients and their families or significant others throughout the continuum of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, the effectiveness of plans of care, and readiness for discharge; revise plans or make referrals as necessary.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to students and nurses new to the unit.
• Function as a Patient Care Coordinator when requested by a supervisor or manager.

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: Mid Level