Per Diem Nurse-Stepdown Float Pool-Night Shift
About The Position
As part of the UCI Health Enterprise Float Pool, the clinical nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for assigned patients and coordinate care with other disciplines and support staff. The nurse performs professional nursing duties to assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients throughout the continuum of care, incorporating the psychomotor and age-appropriate cognitive skills of patients, families, and significant others. The nurse evaluates patient outcomes, the effectiveness of care plans, and readiness for discharge, revising plans or making referrals as needed. The role also includes serving as a role model and mentor to students and nurses new to the unit and functioning as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) when requested by a supervisor or manager. The position is part of the Enterprise Float Pool and may require floating between the Orange and Irvine campuses.
Requirements
- Maintain appropriate certifications, such as NRP or PALS, as required by unit assignment.
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience, including at least 2 years of recent Step-Down or ICU experience.
- Current California RN license.
- 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 the Orange and Irvine campuses.
- Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans of care for assigned patients.
- Coordinate care among other disciplines and support staff.
- Assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients throughout the continuum of care, incorporating the needs and capabilities of patients, families, and significant others.
- Evaluate patient outcomes, the effectiveness of plans of care, and readiness for discharge.
- Revise plans of care or make referrals as necessary.
- Act as a role model and mentor to students and nurses new to the unit.
- Function as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) when requested by a supervisor or manager.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Sick and vacation time.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Access to discounts and perks.
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Career Level
Mid Level
