Experience in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care
Strong understanding of nursing standards as per the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Ability to engage in ethical and evidence-based nursing practices
Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
Assume accountability for a designated group of patients
Provide comprehensive nursing care throughout all phases of surgery
Engage in quality improvement initiatives
Advocate for patients' needs and rights
Utilize resources effectively to enhance patient care
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Supportive work environment fostering collaboration
Access to resources for evidence-based practice
Engagement in quality improvement projects
Flexible shift scheduling to accommodate departmental needs
Full Job Description
Description
The clinical nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients using the nursing process in accordance with the standards of professional nursing practice. The clinical nurse performs in the professional role as described by the American Nurses Association (ANA); engaging in activities related to ethics, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality improvement, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resources utilization, environmental health, and patient advocacy as appropriate to clinical nursing practice. The clinical nurse's roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care. Your role and shift may be variable to meet departmental needs.
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
