Full Job Description
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:
The Critical Care clinical nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines and support staff. 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
Required Qualifications:
Required to float between the Orange and Irvine locations as needed. Must possess and maintain appropriate certifications, (NRP, PALS, etc.) per unit assignment, as required Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care/ICU experience 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 constantly changing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Education:
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.
