Clinical Nurse II - Cardiac Care ICU - FT, Nights
About the Role
The cardiothoracic experienced clinical nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for critical care patients, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines and support staff. As needed, will be assigned to specifically care for cardiothoracic surgery 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.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years recent ICU nursing experience or completion of 6-month UC Irvine Medical Center Clinical Nurse I, ICU orientation in this specific ICU
- Minimum of 1 year recent experience caring for fresh / immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients
- All external candidates must have 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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.