Clinical Nurse II - ED Float Pool - Nights - FT

About Us

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

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 Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) as requested by the supervisor/manager.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for patients throughout the continuum of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of care plans, and readiness for discharge.
• Revise care plans or make referrals as necessary.
• Act as a role model and mentor to students and new nurses.
• Function as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) when requested.

Requirements

• Preventative Management of Assaultive Behavior (PMAB) or CPI training within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 6 months recent emergency room nursing experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required for external candidates).
• 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.
• Ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prior ICU Nurse experience.
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Education

Bachelor of Science in 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Compliance with UCI vaccination policies.
• Compliance with UCI Smoking and Tobacco Policy.
• Employment in a drug-free environment.
• Disclosure of any prior employment misconduct as a condition of employment.
• Additional conditions may apply depending on business unit or job-specific requirements, such as California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act compliance, E-Verify, or pre-placement health evaluation.

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.