"Clinical Nurse IV - Stepdown, Irvine (4N) - FT, Days"

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.

Position Summary: The Staff Nurse Leader oversees clinical functions related to the delivery of patient care, the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care for the assigned shift. Coordinates patient care activities by directing staff and functions on the unit, while maintaining clinical nursing practice skills and unit specific expertise. 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. Provides break relief coverage for the shift. Troubleshoots and resolves issues as they arise. Functions as a role model and clinical resource to staff and patients.

Required Qualifications:

• RN Specialty Certification in a Critical Care related area
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills by a minimum of four points in leadership roles/responsibilities within the last three years
• Minimum of 4 years recent clinical nursing experience in an adult Intensive Critical Care Unit
• Complete understanding of patient classification system & staffing requirements for the patient population
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 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

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: Bachelor of Science, Nursing