Clinical Nurse II - ACC Irvine PACU - FT, Nights

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. Performs 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. Will evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge and revise plan or make referrals as necessary. Acts as a role model and mentor to a variety of students and nurses new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients.
• 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.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge and revise plan or make referrals as necessary.
• Act as a role model and mentor to a variety of students and nurses new to the unit.
• Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of 2 year current PACU experience and 2 years ICU experience in a critical care unit.
• Current PALS certification or Must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast paced, constantly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Skills

• Possession of a minimum of 2 year current PACU experience and 2 years ICU experience in a critical care unit.
• Current PALS certification or Must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

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.

Pay

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Schedule

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