University of California- Davis Health
Spine Clinic RN (CLIN NURSE 2)
University of California- Davis Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Job Summary
The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.
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.
Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
At least three (3) years of recent RN experience caring for spine patients.
Recent RN experience in an ambulatory spine clinic, including experience with telephonic triage and surgical case management.
Experience and advanced understanding of the medical management and surgical interventions for diseases of the spine, including cervical and lumbar stenosis, degenerative spine conditions, congenital spine abnormalities, disc herniation, failed back and neck syndrome, infections, kyphosis, radiculopathy, scoliosis, spina bifida, spinal fractures, spinal tumors, and spine trauma.
Experience providing patient education to patients receiving medical management and surgical intervention for diseases of the spine.
Experience providing nursing care for acute injuries, infections, and tumors of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine; degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine; spine trauma; treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis in children, including patients with myelodysplasia, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, osteogenesis imperfecta and congenital malformation; adult spinal deformities; and spinal cord injury.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
Commitment to excellence in patient care.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
Mastery of Relational Competencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC)
BSN
Surgical case management experience
Nurse triage experience
Key Responsibilities
70% - Nursing Process and Practice
15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
5% - Leadership
5% - Professional Development
5% - Research
Department Overview The UC Davis Spine Center offers comprehensive spine care services. The program provides patients with an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to spine wellness. The center's experienced team of spine specialists and support staff work together to provide patients with consultation as quickly as possible, determine an accurate diagnosis and deliver the most effective treatments and therapies available.
Special Requirements
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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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.
Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
At least three (3) years of recent RN experience caring for spine patients.
Recent RN experience in an ambulatory spine clinic, including experience with telephonic triage and surgical case management.
Experience and advanced understanding of the medical management and surgical interventions for diseases of the spine, including cervical and lumbar stenosis, degenerative spine conditions, congenital spine abnormalities, disc herniation, failed back and neck syndrome, infections, kyphosis, radiculopathy, scoliosis, spina bifida, spinal fractures, spinal tumors, and spine trauma.
Experience providing patient education to patients receiving medical management and surgical intervention for diseases of the spine.
Experience providing nursing care for acute injuries, infections, and tumors of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine; degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine; spine trauma; treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis in children, including patients with myelodysplasia, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, osteogenesis imperfecta and congenital malformation; adult spinal deformities; and spinal cord injury.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
Commitment to excellence in patient care.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
Mastery of Relational Competencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC)
BSN
Surgical case management experience
Nurse triage experience
Key Responsibilities
70% - Nursing Process and Practice
15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
5% - Leadership
5% - Professional Development
5% - Research
Department Overview The UC Davis Spine Center offers comprehensive spine care services. The program provides patients with an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to spine wellness. The center's experienced team of spine specialists and support staff work together to provide patients with consultation as quickly as possible, determine an accurate diagnosis and deliver the most effective treatments and therapies available.
Special Requirements
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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