Clinical Nurse II - ED Float Pool - Nights - PT - Irvine

About the Organization

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 in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, a 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 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, and significant other to assess, plan, intervene, and advocate for the patient on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of the plan of care, and readiness for discharge, revising the plan or making 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 for students and new nurses.
• Function as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) when requested.
• Float between Orange and Irvine campuses as needed.

Requirements

• Preventative Management of Assaultive Behavior (PMAB) or CPI training within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 6 months of 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.

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) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Sick and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Access to a number of discounts and perks.

Conditions of Employment

The following conditions apply to all applicants who accept an offer of employment:

• Background check and Live Scan.
• Employment misconduct disclosure requirement.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Compliance with vaccination policies.
• Adherence to smoking and tobacco policy.
• Drug-free environment.

Additional conditions may apply depending on business unit or job-specific requirements, including:

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act compliance.
• E-Verify participation.
• Pre-placement health evaluation.