RN - DOU - Lakewood - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Lakewood, CA

23h

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse delivers patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while meeting safe nursing practice expectations. The role cares for patients with varied acuity levels and applies clinical knowledge and technical skills to general and specialty populations. The nurse functions independently in usual unit situations and seeks guidance for new or complex circumstances. The position is based in the DOU at Lakewood and is listed for full-time day work, though the role requires flexibility to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The nurse develops and implements age- and culturally appropriate plans of care and nursing interventions with patients and families, evaluates treatment outcomes, and revises care as needed. The role includes participating in interdisciplinary rounds, providing patient and family education, administering medications and IVs safely, and performing assigned unit duties such as hemodynamics, temporary pacemaker management, chest tube management, ACT testing, Accu-Check, AV sheath removal, and central line removal. The nurse may float to other areas outside their expertise after orientation, with assignments adjusted to validated competency. The position also includes delegating and supervising assistants, supporting unit goals and quality improvement, following hospital and department policies, contributing to professional development and staff learning, and upholding patient rights. Other duties or responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Current California RN license.
Current BLS Provider certification.
Current ACLS certification.
At least six months of nursing experience.
External candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or above.
Ability to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods, approximately 75% of the workday, and sit approximately 25%.
Ability to transfer and lift patients as necessary; patient weights vary.
Dexterity, coordination, and visual and auditory acuity sufficient to perform job responsibilities.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must be free from signs of illness and infections.

Nice To Haves

Acute care hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while meeting safe nursing practice expectations.
Care for patients with varied acuity levels and apply clinical knowledge and technical skills to general and specialty populations.
Develop and implement age- and culturally appropriate care plans and nursing interventions with patients and families.
Interpret and report patient data indicating immediate physiological risk, evaluate responses to treatment, and revise care as needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient rounds.
Identify patient and family educational needs, provide individualized teaching, and evaluate learning.
Safely administer medications and IVs according to hospital policies and procedures.
Float to other areas outside the nurse’s expertise after orientation, with assignments adjusted to validated competency.
Delegate and supervise assigned assistants and provide constructive performance feedback.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, support unit goals, and participate in quality improvement data collection and problem identification.
Follow hospital and department policies and procedures and refer unfamiliar situations to the appropriate charge nurse or manager.
Participate in learning and professional development activities, attend mandatory courses, and assist in developing LVN and unlicensed personnel.
Assess and uphold patient and family rights, encourage participation in decision-making, and provide respectful, supportive care.
Perform hemodynamics, temporary pacemaker management, chest tube management, ACT testing, Accu-Check, AV sheath removal, and central line removal.
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.