(RN) Registered Nurse - Medicine PCU/IMU - 135888

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 131,335 - 184,078; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Diego is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Medicine PCU/IMU. This role demands a graduate from an accredited nursing school with an active California RN license and at least two years of relevant experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication and critical nursing skills. The position offers a career opportunity with a 90% appointment involving night shifts. Competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of recent inpatient acute PCU or IMU RN experience.
• Experience with psych patients including legal psychiatric holds and Crisis Prevention Training.
• Must function in a fast-paced environment demonstrating empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing actions based on patient care populations.
• Practice autonomously within interdisciplinary care contexts.

Skills

Critical nursing thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

De-escalation skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

RN license issued by the State of California

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Job title: (RN) Registered Nurse - Medicine PCU/IMU - 135888 at UC San Diego Health, Hillcrest. This is a 90% appointment, career position with 1 opening. Work schedule is Nights, 12 hour shifts, Sunday - Saturday.

Job Details

• Payroll title: CLIN NURSE 2
• Department: 8FL MEDICINE
• Worksite: Hillcrest
• Appointment Type: Career
• Appointment Percent: 90%
• Union: NX Contract
• Total Openings: 1
• Job ID: 135888

Description

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, the gold standard for nursing excellence. Magnet has been held since 2011. The 8th floor at Hillcrest Medical Center treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions including tuberculosis infection, COPD, sickle-cell crisis, cellulitis and diabetes. Nurses on this unit often have the opportunity to become well-versed in the treatment of liver and kidney diseases, COPD, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. We offer opportunities for professional growth, continued learning and career development. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously, consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the PRACTITIONER Level. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

Minimum 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN/MSN.
• PCCN certification.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish.
• Participation in shared governance committees or equivalent.
• Specialty Nurse Certification.

Special Conditions

• Unit transitioning from Med-Surg/Tele to a full PCU.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• This position will be required to work 4 weekend days per month.
• Selected candidates may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay and Compliance

Pay Transparency Act: Annual Full Pay Range: $131,335 - $184,078 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $62.90 - $88.16. The Hiring Pay Scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range for this position and may be broader than actual pay based on internal equity and other factors.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with the Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UC San Diego Health is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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