Clinical Nurse II - Surgical ICU - FT, Nights

University-of-California,-Irvin; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a clinical nurse to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in delivering a comprehensive plan of care for ICU patients. The role emphasizes coordination of care, evaluation of outcomes, and discharge planning across the continuum of care.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, has ICU experience (2+ years or completion of ICU orientation), and can work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Excellent English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PALS certification within 6 months is required.
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU nursing experience or completion of UC Irvine Medical Center Clinical Nurse I, ICU orientation in this specific ICU.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients.
• Coordinate care between disciplines and support staff throughout the continuum of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and readiness for discharge and revise plans or make referrals as necessary.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to students and new nurses on the unit.

Skills

PALS certification

ICU nursing experience

English communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

The clinical nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines and support staff. Performs professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Will evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge and revise plan or make referrals as necessary. Acts as a role model and mentor to a variety of students and nurses new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• PALS certification within 6 months


• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU nursing experience or completion of 6-month UC Irvine Medical Center Clinical Nurse I, ICU orientation in this specific ICU


• All 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements


• One or more nationally-recognized specialty nursing certification(s) (e.g., CCRN, TCRN, SCRN, etc.)


• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families


• Acute Care Pediatric Experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse


• Basic Life Support


• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan


• Employment Misconduct*


• Legal Right to Work in the United States


• Vaccination Policies


• Smoking and Tobacco Policy


• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act


• E-Verify


• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization