Clinical Nurse II - Recovery Room Surgery - FT, Nights

About the role

The PACU nurse collaborates with the Dept. of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care and other surgical and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients. They 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 post anesthesia period. Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of the plan of care, and readiness for discharge from PACU. 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 the Dept. of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care and other surgical and 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 post anesthesia period.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of the plan of care, and readiness for discharge from PACU.
• 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

• Minimum of 2 years current PACU experience or recent ICU experience in a critical care unit within the past 2 years.
• Current PALS certification or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of Title 22 and Joint Commission Requirements.
• Greater than two years of demonstrated nursing experience in a critical care or post anesthesia unit.
• Demonstrated experience working in a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Current CPAN, CAPA, CCRN certifications.
• 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.

Pay

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Schedule

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