University of California, Irvine
Location
Irvine, California
The clinical nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for assigned patients, performing professional nursing duties that involve assessing, planning, intervening, and advocating for the patient throughout their care continuum. This role also includes evaluating patient outcomes, assessing the effectiveness of the care plan, and acting as a role model and mentor for new nurses and students.
Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of recent experience in both telemetry and inpatient clinical nursing within an adult acute care setting, and external candidates are required to hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Successful applicants must be able to work variable shifts, including nights, and maintain effective communication in English.
Your Role on the Team
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. Will evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge and revise plan or make referrals as necessary. 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.
What It Takes to be Successful
Minimum of 2 years recent telemetry experience Minimum of 2 years recent inpatient clinical nursing experience in adult acute care All external candidates must have a 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
Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Total Rewards 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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
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