Per Diem Nurse - Burn ICU - Nights

University of California, Irvine • Orange, CA

2d

About The Position

The clinical nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients, coordinating care with other disciplines and support staff. The nurse performs professional nursing duties using psychomotor and age-appropriate cognitive skills to assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients 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 necessary. 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 a supervisor or manager. This position is in the Burn ICU and is listed for nights.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent critical care experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience, or completion of a 6-month UC Irvine Medical Center Clinical Nurse I ICU orientation on this specific ICU.
• 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.
• Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

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.
• Coordinate care between other disciplines and support staff.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients throughout the continuum of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, plan-of-care effectiveness, 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 the supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Sick and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Access to discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level