(RN) Registered Nurse-Per Diem - Ambulatory Float - 141076

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

About the role

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Shift is primarily Monday - Friday day shift with weekends. Need to be available for multiple shifts during the week. Due to our exciting Community Care clinic growth, position will float to North County as well as additional clinics throughout San Diego. Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Function in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently showing empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results using critical thinking and clinical skills.
• Communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent active RN experience within an ambulatory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.
• ACLS and/or ART.
• Ambulatory Care experience.
• Prior Float or Traveler experience.
• Phone triage experience.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call, and at various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Per Diem shift requirement is an average of 3 shifts per week.
• Must be available every other weekend per 4-week schedule and a minimum of 1 holiday. This is subject to change based on individual department needs.

Pay

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday with occasional weekends.
• Per Diem appointment at 20%.