ICU RN: Lead Clinician & Critical Care Mentor

UCI Health Regional Burn Center; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Lakewood, CA is seeking an ICU Nurse 2 to join our high-acuity team in the ICU. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and provide comprehensive care for a defined patient group, ensuring safety and quality throughout the patient journey.

The role requires ICU experience, a BSN, and the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years ICU nursing experience or completion of ICU orientation
• All external candidates must have a BSN
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to maintain a workload pace

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific patient group
• Perform professional nursing duties incorporating psychomotor and cognitive skills to assess, plan, intervene and advocate for patients
• 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 nurses new to the unit
• Function as PCC Patient Care Coordinator as requested by supervisor/manager

Skills

ICU nursing experience

BSN

English communication

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

UCI Health in Lakewood, CA is seeking an ICU Nurse 2 to join our high-acuity team in the ICU. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and provide comprehensive care for a defined patient group, ensuring safety and quality throughout the patient journey.

The role requires ICU experience, a BSN, and the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication skills and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced environment.