Critical Care RN (CLIN NURSE 2)Critical Care RN (CLIN NURSE 2)

This position identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. It directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team, promoting compliance and support for policies. The role involves providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care, including assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care.

About the Role

The Clinical Nurse (CN) practices autonomously, exercising independent judgment within interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. The role requires applying knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine priorities and evaluate clinical situations for a diversified patient population. The CN demonstrates leadership, accountability, and professionalism while adhering to University policies, federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Assess, document, plan, implement, teach, and evaluate a comprehensive nursing plan of care.
• Train and delegate duties to other nursing team members.
• Participate in patient and staff education.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Apply knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Utilize performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Breakdown of key responsibilities:
  • 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
  • 15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
  • 5% - Leadership
  • 5% - Professional Development
  • 5% - Research

Requirements

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction.
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two (2) years of recent RN experience in a critical care setting, or nursing experience in the UC Davis Critical Care Nurse Fellowship Program.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills and adaptability to change.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care considering protective interventions, developmental, and physiological characteristics specific to patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Department Overview

The Medical Intensive Care Unit is a 16-bed intensive care unit specializing in the care of critically ill patients, with a focus on those requiring specialized ventilator support. Patient diagnoses include respiratory failure, end-stage liver disease, acute renal failure, drug overdose, sepsis, and multi-system organ failure.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $77.41 - $104.16.

Schedule

• Shift: 1845-0715 (6:45 PM to 7:15 AM).
• Percentage of Time: 90%.
• Works overtime, weekends, holidays, and call as required.
• Floats to other areas as needed.

Benefits

• High-quality, low-cost medical plans for you and your family.
• UC-paid dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Retirement plans including Pension and other Retirement Savings Plans.
• Supplemental insurance options: life, short/long-term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance, and Pay for Family Care and Bonding.
• Lactation Support Program and family care discounts/resources.
• Employee Well-being resources and programming.
• On-site Employee Assistance Program with free mental health services.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time as outlined in UC policies or collective bargaining agreements.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program.
• Free professional development courses and learning opportunities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Walking: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Sitting: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 lbs: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Bending/Stooping: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Twisting: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Reaching overhead: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent (3 to 6 hours).

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels: Occasional (up to 3 hours).
• Uneven surfaces or elevations: Occasional (up to 3 hours).

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Complex problem solving/reasoning: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Ability to organize & prioritize: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Communication skills: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Numerical skills: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Constant interaction: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Customer/Patient Contact: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).
• Multiple concurrent tasks: Continuous (6 to 8+ hours).

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy. Employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements. It is also contingent upon clearing a criminal background check, which may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.