(RN) Registered Nurse - Medicine PCU/IMU - 142011

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

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.

Skills

RN license

BLS & ACLS

ART readiness

Inpatient PCU/IMU RN experience

Psych care experience

De-escalation skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy & kindness

Critical nursing thinking

Education

Nursing degree from accredited school

BSN/MSN

PCCN certification

Job 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.

The 8th floor at Hillcrest Medical Center treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions such as 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. The wide variety of patients makes working here both rewarding and challenging.

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 to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the PRACTITIONER Level.

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 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.

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 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, abilities, education, 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).