Per Diem Nurse-Stepdown Float Pool-Night Shift

Position Summary: As part of the UCI Health Enterprise Float Pool, the clinical nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients, ensuring the coordination of care between other disciplines and support staff. 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. Will evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge and revise plan or make referrals as necessary. Acts as a role model and mentor to a variety of students and nurses new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager. What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Must possess and maintain appropriate certifications, (NRP, PALS, etc.) per unit assignment, as required Minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience, with at least 2 years of recent Step-Down or ICU experience Current California RN license 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 Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment Ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses.

Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families Bachelor of Science in Nursing