Progressive Care RN — Magnet-Designated Excellence

UC San Diego Health

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 138,000 - 194,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the 8th floor PCU unit at Hillcrest Medical Center. This role emphasizes autonomous nursing care, adherence to ANA standards, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, California RN license, BLS and ACLS, and is prepared to obtain ART within six months.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
RN license issued by the State of California.
BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
A minimum of two (2) years of recent inpatient acute Progressive Care (PCU) or Intermediate Medical Unit (IMU) RN experience.
Previous experience (within the last 12 months) with psych patients, including legal psychiatric holds, and/or Crisis Prevention Training.
Demonstrates a solid understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators relevant to progressive care and integrates these measures into daily practice to promote quality and safety outcomes.
Demonstrates critical nursing thinking and clinical skills in progressive care population to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
Demonstrates critical nursing thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
Demonstrated de-escalation skills with vulnerable and/or psychiatric patient populations.