University of California - Irvine Health
Clinical Nurse IV- Specialty Teams- FT Night Shift
University of California - Irvine Health, Orange, California, United States, 92613
Who We Are
UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:The Rapid Response Team (RRT) Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of Code Blue and Rapid Response Team assessment of patient prioritization and additionally responds to Code Stroke calls. Responds to rapid response alerts; facilitating appropriate nursing care for urgent/emergent potential and actual clinical deterioration, and implementing advanced nursing interventions for optimal patient outcomes, including Point of Care Ultrasounds, iSTAT laboratory, and performance of ABGs and insertion of Intraosseus devices. Acts as the clinical resource for physicians and staff, and evaluates patient scoring for potential deterioration, ensuring inclusion in surveillance rounding to enhance patient care. Duties also include development of practice guidelines, data collection and analysis, education and evaluation of patient care during a rapid response or near miss event. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Provides safe and culturally sensitive patient care in accordance with UCI Health standards and policies. The RRT nurse is accountable for addressing the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:Working knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements present in an acute care settingStrong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skillsMinimum of 5 years recent clinical nursing experience in ICU or EDMinimum 2 years of recent experience in an acute care hospital settingDemonstrated leadership skills evidenced by leadership in a variety of areas including but not limited to: leading a project, team, or council; acting as PCC, alert nurse or preceptor; or teaching a class/skills lab or acting as a clinical instructor.Current California RN licenseComplete understanding of acuity levels for specific patient populationsCCRN or TCRN upon hireBasic computer literacy and proficiency with MS Word and MS OutlookAll external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in NursingAbility to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to read, write and communicate effectively in EnglishAbility to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environmentAbility to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Preferred Qualifications:Understanding of applicable regulatory requirementsBilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and familiesBachelor of Science in Nursing
Licenses and Certifications:RNBLSACLSConditions of Employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentClosing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 nondiscrimination 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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UCI Health
is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:The Rapid Response Team (RRT) Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of Code Blue and Rapid Response Team assessment of patient prioritization and additionally responds to Code Stroke calls. Responds to rapid response alerts; facilitating appropriate nursing care for urgent/emergent potential and actual clinical deterioration, and implementing advanced nursing interventions for optimal patient outcomes, including Point of Care Ultrasounds, iSTAT laboratory, and performance of ABGs and insertion of Intraosseus devices. Acts as the clinical resource for physicians and staff, and evaluates patient scoring for potential deterioration, ensuring inclusion in surveillance rounding to enhance patient care. Duties also include development of practice guidelines, data collection and analysis, education and evaluation of patient care during a rapid response or near miss event. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Provides safe and culturally sensitive patient care in accordance with UCI Health standards and policies. The RRT nurse is accountable for addressing the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:Working knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements present in an acute care settingStrong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skillsMinimum of 5 years recent clinical nursing experience in ICU or EDMinimum 2 years of recent experience in an acute care hospital settingDemonstrated leadership skills evidenced by leadership in a variety of areas including but not limited to: leading a project, team, or council; acting as PCC, alert nurse or preceptor; or teaching a class/skills lab or acting as a clinical instructor.Current California RN licenseComplete understanding of acuity levels for specific patient populationsCCRN or TCRN upon hireBasic computer literacy and proficiency with MS Word and MS OutlookAll external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in NursingAbility to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidaysAbility to read, write and communicate effectively in EnglishAbility to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environmentAbility to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Preferred Qualifications:Understanding of applicable regulatory requirementsBilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and familiesBachelor of Science in Nursing
Licenses and Certifications:RNBLSACLSConditions of Employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentClosing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 nondiscrimination 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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