MST Clinical Nurse II-UCI Float Pool Orange & Irvine-FT Night Shift

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 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
• 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. Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of 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 and revise care plans as needed
• Mentor students and nurses new to the unit
• Serve as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) when requested

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Current California RN license
• 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 constantly changing environment
• Ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses
• 2 years of Telemetry experience

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Appropriate certifications (e.g., NRP, PALS) per unit assignment, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Benefits

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding, including:

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