Per Diem Nurse-Stepdown Float Pool Orange & Irvine-Day Shift
About The Position
As part of the UCI Health Enterprise Float Pool, the clinical nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans of care for assigned patients, coordinating care with other disciplines and support staff. The nurse performs professional nursing duties, using age-appropriate psychomotor and 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 role model and mentor to students and nurses new to the unit, and may function as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) when requested by the supervisor or manager. This is a per-diem Step-Down Float Pool position serving the Orange and Irvine campuses.
Requirements
- 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.
- All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Must possess and maintain certifications required for the unit assignment, such as NRP or PALS, as applicable.
- Registered Nurse license/certification.
- 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 constantly changing environment.
- Ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses.
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 patient care with other disciplines and support staff.
- Assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients and their families or significant others throughout the continuum of care.
- Evaluate patient outcomes, care-plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge; revise plans or make referrals as needed.
- Serve as a role model and mentor to students and nurses new to the unit.
- Function as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) when requested by the supervisor or manager.
- Float between the Orange and Irvine campuses.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Sick and vacation time
- Retirement savings plans
- Access to discounts and perks
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Career Level
Mid Level
