Clinical Nurse IV- Irvine Operating Room- FT, Day Shift

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The staff nurse leader is responsible for coordinating all clinical functions, nursing practice and the standards of care related to the delivery of patient care within the assigned specialty service in the Main Operating Room. Will use the nursing process to design, coordinate, and deliver care to meet the identified needs of patients having operative procedures. Assists in directing daily activities, leading, planning, controlling and evaluating of nursing practices for the OR staff. Provides patient care to assigned patients and is considered the clinical expert, while serving as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, physicians, patients and students.

Requirements

Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills by a minimum of four points in leadership roles/responsibilities within the last three years, which may be obtained through the following: Leadership of a project team with effective project outcome and implementation; Advanced degree (MSN) with a focus in leadership; Relief PCC; Qualified Preceptor; Leadership of a Practice Council or in a professional organization; House Supervisor; Membership in a professional development program, Quality Councils and/or PI Teams; Skin Prevalence Nurse; Teaching a class/skills lab or acting as a Clinical instructor; and/or success as an EPIC Superuser. A complete list of qualifications can be found at https://www.ucihealth.org/hr/talent-acquisition
Demonstrated teaching/education/in-service skills
Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and equipment, and practice of infection control techniques, body mechanics and age related acuity levels
CNOR Certification
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
A minimum of three years of nursing experience in an acute care perioperative setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a perioperative setting
Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Responsibilities

Coordinating all clinical functions
Coordinating nursing practice and the standards of care related to the delivery of patient care within the assigned specialty service in the Main Operating Room
Using the nursing process to design, coordinate, and deliver care to meet the identified needs of patients having operative procedures
Assisting in directing daily activities, leading, planning, controlling and evaluating of nursing practices for the OR staff
Providing patient care to assigned patients
Serving as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, physicians, patients and students