Clinical Nurse II- Med Surg Monitored -Irvine (6)- FT, Night Shift
University of California, Irvine9 months ago
Irvine, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The clinical nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients. This role involves performing professional nursing duties—including assessment, planning, intervention, and patient advocacy—throughout the continuum of care. The nurse will evaluate patient outcomes, assess the effectiveness of the care plan and readiness for discharge, and adjust the plan or make referrals as needed. In addition, this role acts as a mentor for students and new nurses and functions as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) when requested by the supervisor/manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Perform professional nursing duties including patient assessment, planning, intervention, and advocacy.
- Evaluate patient outcomes and the effectiveness of care plans, revising them or initiating referrals as necessary.
- Act as a role model and mentor for students and nurses new to the unit.
- Serve as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) when requested by the supervisor/manager.
Required Qualifications
- Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years recent telemetry experience
- Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years recent inpatient clinical nursing experience in adult acute care
- Education: 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
- Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
- Ability to sustain a work pace appropriate to the workload
- Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Preferred Qualifications
- Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Benefits & Perks
- Benefits: Medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to various discounts and perks
Required Skills
Telemetry
Regulatory Compliance
Mentoring
Interdisciplinary Communication
ACLS
Acute Care
BLS
Patient Care Coordination
Inpatient Clinical Nursing
Patient Advocacy