(RN) Registered Nurse - Neuro PCU - 137297

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

Job summary

A leading health care provider in California is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit. The role requires providing autonomous nursing care, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must possess an RN license issued by the State of California and have excellent critical thinking skills. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $66.25 to $92.86, with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire.
• Minimum six months of recent RN experience in a Neurology PCU or ICU.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care in a Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit.
• Assess and implement nursing actions for patient care populations.
• Exercise independent judgment within multidisciplinary patient care teams.

Skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to function in a fast-paced environment

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

RN License issued by the State of California

Job description

Registered Nurse – Neuro PCU

UC San Diego Health – Jacobs Medical Center, 5H-PCU.

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2
Department: Jacobs Medical Center 5H-PCU
Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 – $92.86 / Hour
Work Schedule: Nights, 12 hr shifts, Sunday–Saturday
Appointment Percent: 90%
Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center
Tip: 1 opening, Appointment Type: Career

Job Summary

Jacobs Medical Center 5H is a 12‑bed Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit specializing in Neurology, Neuro‑Oncology and Stroke. The RN will provide autonomous nursing care, assessing and implementing nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations, exercising independent judgment within multidisciplinary patient care teams. Nursing care will be consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within 6 months of hire date.
• Minimum six (6) months of recent RN experience in a Neurology PCU or ICU. If insufficient applicant pool, department may consider candidates with minimum one (1) year prior acute care experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry or higher acuity including experience with neuro patients.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately‑complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• 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.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.
• RN experience in a Neurology ICU/PCU.
• Experience working with neurology, neuro‑oncology and stroke patients and/or working with the NIH Stroke Scale.
• CCRN, NIH, PCCN, OCN certifications.

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 or level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency

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, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Vaccination Policy

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Certification Requirements

If applicable, life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law. For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.