Clinical Nurse I- Trauma Neuro- FT, Night Shift

About the role

The clinical nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients. This individual will perform professional nursing duties that incorporate the psychomotor and age-appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other to assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. They will evaluate patient outcomes, assess the effectiveness of the plan of care, and determine readiness for discharge, making revisions or referrals as necessary. Additionally, the nurse will act as a role model and mentor to a variety of students and nurses new to the unit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for assigned patients
• Perform professional nursing duties incorporating psychomotor and age-appropriate cognitive skills
• Absorb and respond to the psychomotor and age-appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other
• Assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care
• Evaluate patient outcomes and the effectiveness of the plan of care
• Determine readiness for discharge and make revisions or referrals as necessary
• Act as a role model and mentor to a variety of students and nurses new to the unit
• Function as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager

Requirements

Less than 6 months experience for this new graduate position. If applicable, internal UCI candidate with 2+ years of UC service and possession of ADN with current enrollment in an accredited BSN program, with anticipated completion within 2 years. Current RN License. Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Benefits

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php