Clinical Nurse: Irvine Sub ICU/Telemetry

Hoag Hospital Irvine; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Hospital Irvine is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Irvine Telemetry unit to provide direct inpatient care under the California Nurse Practice Act. The role offers training across high-acuity specialties, including neurosurgical care, stroke management, cardiovascular surgery, and chemotherapy administration.

You will join a 82-bed Telemetry Unit, work on day or night shifts, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and participate in evidence-based practice to improve

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited from American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification accredited from American Heart Association.
• Successful completion of an EKG course or equivalent.
• NIHSS certification within 365 days of hire as designated by Manager.
• Must possess at least two (2) years of Clinical Nurse experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and promptly respond to changes.
• Administer medications, including cardiac drips, and monitor therapeutic and adverse effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care plan, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Participate in unit-based initiatives to improve patient outcomes and enhance workflow efficiency.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Inpatient care

Telemetry nursing

Education

BSN preferred

BSN program start within 1 year

Tools

EKG course

NIHSS certification

Job description

Clinical Nurse: Irvine Sub ICU/Telemetry

Irvine, CA, United States

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Job Description

Are you looking to broaden your nursing skills and explore new clinical specialties here at Hoag Hospital?

Look no further,as part of the Irvine Telemetry team,you’llhave the opportunity to train across multiplehigh acuityspecialties, including:

• Neurosurgical care
• Stroke management and neuro monitoring
• Cardiovascular surgical specialty
• Chemotherapy administration
• Complex surgical

Ifyou’veever considered a future in critical care, this is the perfect opportunity to start building the foundation for that path.

As part of theIrvineTelemetryteam atHoag Hospital, Irvine,you ’ llgive direct inpatient nursing care as per the California Nurse Practice Act, and in support of the mission of the Patient Care Services Division. Being a Hoag ClinicalNursemeans serving our community by using research and evidence-basedoutcomes andcollaborating with members of your team to offer the highest level of care to those who depend on us.

Inside Hoag’s Telemetry Unit

Our growing82bedTelemetry Unit at Hoag Irvine is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where nurses care for patients with cardiac conditions, post-surgical recovery needs, and other complex medical issues. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture that values teamwork, professional growth, and evidence-based practice.

We have current openings for both day shift and night shift.

Responsibilities

KeyResponsibilities:

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and promptly respond to changes.
• Administer medications, including cardiac drips, andmonitor therapeutic and adverse effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on careplan, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Participate in unit-based initiatives to improve patient outcomes and enhance workflow efficiency.

Other duties may include:

• Assessing and documenting a complete physical assessment, nursing interventions, and teaching and discharge needs for patients assigned to each shift,utilizingdocumentation guidelines, Standards of Care and Pathway goals.
• Communicating changes in the patient's condition to the Charge Nurse/Supervisor and the physician directing care, as well as pertinent information at shift report using the patient Plan of Care (POC).
• Providing continuity of care through the implementation andutilizationof the POC.
• Responding to emergency situations in atimeframeappropriate tothe needs of each patient.
• Administering medications and intravenous therapy with the ability to assess the appropriateindication ofdosing and effects of the medication administered.
• Assessing the educational ability/level for the patient, incorporating available educational material into patient/significant other teaching and documenting understanding in the patient record.

Continuing your journey here as a Hoag nurse, means consistentlymaintaina high standard ofprofessional communication,appearanceand conduct. You must be driven to excel in patient treatment and nursing, and be deeply passionate about your work. To that end,we ’ llexpect you toparticipatein our continuous quality improvement process andmaintaina working knowledge of departmental and hospital standards,policiesand procedures.

We’rekeen on following safety measures and infection control protocols, being attentive to details, and having intimate knowledge of the populations we serve.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Clinical Nurse I’s at Magnet designated facilities only require a BSN or that a BSN program is started within one year of hire date and BSN degree is attained within two years of the starting the BSN program.

BSN preferred.

Additional requirements for specific departments are as follows:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationaccredited fromAmerican Heart Association
• ACLScertification accredited from American Heart Association
• Successful completion of an EKG course or equivalent.
• Requires and Maintains NIHSS certification365 daysfrom the day of hire asdesignatedby Manager.
• Mustpossessat leasttwo (2) years of Clinical Nurse experiencein a hospital setting.

Preferred

• BSN.
• Previous Telemetryand/or high acuityexperience.

Additional skills and knowledge of various equipment and software may be required .

License Required

Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing.

Certifications Required

• All Clinical Nurse I's are required to have current BLS certification prior to clinical rotation.
• Irvine Telemetry: ACLS; NIHSS certification required within 365 days of hire as designated by Manager

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Job Info

• Job Identification 129764
• Job Category Nursing
• Job Shift Multiple
• Locations 16200 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA, 92618, US