Autonomous ICU RN: Magnet Excellence

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA, seeks qualified RN staff for its 13-bed mixed Medical ICU/Coronary Contained Unit. The role emphasizes autonomous nursing care, treatment planning, and patient education within a Magnet-designated system.

Requirements include a CA RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 3+ years in acute care ICU, with a commitment to ART within six months. Must adapt to varied shifts in a dynamic center serving complex cardiac and neurological patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Active California RN license.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
• Minimum three years of recent acute care RN experience in adult ICU.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities and to quickly assess moderately complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, physicians, and patients verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to critical care patients using the nursing process in the clinic setting.
• Develops and provides treatment plans as requested.
• Promotes self-care through education.
• Organizes and maintains clinic equipment and supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA, seeks qualified RN staff for its 13-bed mixed Medical ICU/Coronary Contained Unit. The role emphasizes autonomous nursing care, treatment planning, and patient education within a Magnet-designated system.

Requirements include a CA RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 3+ years in acute care ICU, with a commitment to ART within six months. Must adapt to varied shifts in a dynamic center serving complex cardiac and neurological patients.