(RN) Registered Nurse - Medicine IMU/PCU - 141698

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced RN for the IMU/PCU at 10 East. The role requires a California RN license, BLS/CPR, ACLS with ART within six months, and at least two years of recent acute care experience in IMU/PCU.

You will work in a high-acuity environment with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio and participate in shared governance to improve patient outcomes. Applicants with BSN/MSN and PCCN certification are preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months.
• Must have at least two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience at the IMU/PCU level of care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to manage complex, evolving patient conditions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

RN license (CA)

Two years acute care RN experience

Communication skills

Empathy and bedside manner

Critical thinking

Education

RN from accredited school

Job description

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

10 East is a 26-bed acute care progressive care unit with an average 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio. The patient population consists of high-acuity adult cardiac and medicine patients. Interventions include, but are not limited to, continuous cardiac monitoring, continuous IV infusions (e.g. insulin, heparin, amiodarone, bumetanide, diltiazem, dopamine, furosemide, milrinone, nicardipine, octreotide), non-invasive mechanical ventilation (BIPAP/CPAP), invasive pressure monitoring, and management of alcohol withdrawal.

10 East Medicine has a broad mix of nursing staff. We have new graduate nurses just starting their journey into the nursing profession as well as seasoned nurses with over 20 years of experience. Our nurses' educational backgrounds vary from ADN to BSN to MSN. Nurses on 10 East Medicine also participate in shared governance at both the unit and organizational levels, contributing to the overall goals of UC San Diego Health's Nursing Strategic Plan, the development of professional nursing practice, and improved quality outcomes.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART (UC San Diego Health Advanced Resuscitation Training) within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have at least two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience at the IMU/PCU level of care.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators relevant to PCU/IMU and integrates these measures into daily practice to promote quality and safety outcomes.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for complex, evolving patient conditions within a stepdown setting.
• Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges and create solutions with a patient-centered approach.
• 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.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff, including technologists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and patients, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN/MSN.
• Three (3+) or more years of experience at the IMU/PCU level of care.
• Experience with Medicine and/or Cardiac Patient Populations.
• PCCN Certification.
• Recent experience with navigating and charting within electronic medical records.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).