Administrative Nurse I – Gyn & Urology Service (ADMIN NURSE 1)

Manages assigned Surgical Service(s), assisting with clinical management and administrative coordination. The Administrative Nurse 1 (AN 1) in the OR is an RN with advanced skills who is an expert in surgical nursing care, providing direction and coaching to staff nurses and other OR staff in the daily operations of a variety of surgical specialties. Reporting to the Administrative Nurse 2 (AN 2) and working closely with the surgical team, the AN 1 facilitates the smooth operation of the nursing unit and acts as a mentor, preceptor, and resource for the Clinical Nurse 1 and 2, as well as other staff members. The AN 1 provides advanced consultation to other units and hospital staff regarding complex surgical patient care problems and manages assigned Surgical Service(s), assigned Pod(s), and/or other operating room locations within the Perioperative Services Division.

Responsibilities

• 35% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 35% - Service Coordination/Team Lead Responsibilities
• 10% - Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork
• 10% - Professional Development
• 5% - Customer Service
• 5% - Leadership and Quality

Requirements

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPRCNOR within six (6) months of hire
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Three (3) years recent Operating Room scrub and circulating RN experience in a similar OR setting performing complex procedures, including one (1) year experience in a Pediatric OR
• Demonstrated ability in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing a Surgical Service(s) serving as the lead resource
• Ability to scrub and circulate a wide variety of surgical procedures
• Skills, knowledge, and ability to perform functions of Clinical Nurse 2 at a proficient level
• Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Judgment skills to make independent clinical decisions
• Leadership skills to set an example, coach and mentor employees, promoting teamwork and encouraging professional development
• Ability to appropriately utilize and coordinate available resources (personnel and equipment/supplies) to ensure that the patients on a specific unit receive safe, appropriate patient care during the course of a shift
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Written communication skill to prepare error-free prose that effectively conveys ideas, facts, and/or information to an audience appropriate for the assignment
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Effective interpersonal skills for the target audience
• Ability to adapt to change accurately and quickly under pressure working in a dynamic environment
• Ability to see well enough to read charts and instructions
• Ability and fine motor dexterity to manipulate micro sutures and micro instruments, appropriately manipulate surgical instruments/equipment, computers, keyboard, and mouse
• Basic computer skills to use standard business software including email and common word processing applications, and to use an electronic medical records program (EMR) to access and record patient and case information

Qualifications

• BSN preferred

About the Department

Perioperative Services at UC Davis Health encompasses multiple Operating Rooms, Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Units, and Sterile Processing Departments, across the UC Davis Health Campus. Surgical care is provided across the entire life spectrum, including a wide range of inpatient and ambulatory surgical specialties, such as: ACS Level 1 Trauma, Bariatric, Burn, Cardiac, Colorectal, Endocrine, ENT, Gynecology, comprehensive Neurosurgery, Oncologic, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Trauma, comprehensive Orthopedic (Spine, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Hand Trauma), Otolaryngology, Pain, Plastics, Robotics, Thoracic, Transplant, Vascular, Urology, and Uro-Gyn. Additionally, the Children's Surgery Center provides comprehensive surgical care in the full-range of surgical specialties in an age-appropriate setting.

Pay

$81.27 - $112.82 per hour

Schedule

• Shift: 0630 – 1500
• No call, no weekend requirement
• 100% of time
• 100% on-site

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours