RN - Med 2 Med Surg Tele - Los Alamitos - FT Days

University of California - Irvine Health; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional patient care in a renowned academic health system. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, delegating tasks, and ensuring that care standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient education. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Sick and Vacation Time

Retirement Savings Plans

Discounts and Perks

Qualifications

• One year of acute care experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing.
• Current California Registered Nurse License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a safe and effective manner.
• Create and update patient plans of care.

Skills

Acute Care Experience

Nursing Interventions

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: delegation of tasks and duties to team members; synthesizing patient information; assessment and care appropriate to the age of the patients served, with appropriate nursing interventions; creating and updating the patient plan of care. Ensures that all physician orders are carried out appropriately are also responsibilities of the Registered Nurse. Patient and family education are provided by the Registered Nurse. Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

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.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of acute care experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Current California Registered Nurse License
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
• EKG course or equivalent knowledge within first 30 days of employment (Medical 1 and Medical 2)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support within first 30 days of employment (Medical 1 and Medical 2)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification Course withing first 30 days of employment (Medical 1 and Medical 2)
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and position patients using proper body mechanics
• Must have visual and auditory acuity necessary for responsibilities listed
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• ONS Oncology Certification Course (Medical 1)
• ONC Orthopaedic Nurse Certified (Medical 3)
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 nondiscrimination 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