"Clinical Nurse II - Center for Perioperative Care - FT, Days (12hr)"

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 Center for Perioperative Care, CPC Nurse, will review all patient questionnaires, interfacing with the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care to determine appropriate testing prior to surgery. The Nurse will utilize knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Acts as a liaison and knowledgeable coordinator to staff in Perioperative Services as well as in ambulatory care clinics and associated departments. Assists with special projects and Quality Improvement initiatives as assigned. The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Must have recent two years peri-anesthesia experience
• Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience in the Perioperative Setting
• At least one year recent experience in data analysis/interpretation for Anesthesia Optimization
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 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

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing