(RN) Registered Nurse- Per Diem EC PACU - 141647

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, recognized as the gold standard for nursing excellence. The primary unit for this opening is the Procedure Treatment Unit (PTU). The role involves autonomous nursing care and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, with per diem shifts and on-call requirements as outlined.

An ideal candidate has PACU RN experience and California RN licensure. Cover letters are recommended.

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 six months.
• PALS required within 1 year of employment for new employees.
• 1–2 years PACU RN experience.
• ECT RN experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Assess and implement appropriate nursing actions based on competence and knowledge.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

RN from accredited school

Job description

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

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.

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

Please note that the primary unit for this job opening is at the Procedure Treatment Unit (PTU).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a 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 get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• PALS (must be obtained during 1st year of employment for new employees).
• Must have at least one (1) to two (2) years of recent PACU RN work experience.
• Must have Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) RN work experience.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• CPAN and/or CAPA.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Per diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift per week. Must be available 1 weekend On Call per Month, 2 Weeknight Call Shifts per Month and 1 Major and 1 Minor holiday call shift. This is subject to change based on department needs.
• 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16

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).