Clinical Nurse IV - Acute Rehab Unit - FT Night Shift

Overview :

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, , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in 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 , and American College of Surgeons-verified , and .

UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Responsibilities : Position Summary :

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.

The CNIV is the acute rehab expert, resource and educator for staff regarding compliance requirements, documentation systems and auditing.

Qualifications : Total Compensation

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

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Required Qualifications :

Must possess comprehensive knowledge of IRF-PAI for admission criteria and UDS documentation or comparable system for CMS reporting standards

• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills by a minimum of four points in leadership roles / responsibilities within the last three years, which may be obtained through the following : Leadership of a project team with effective project outcome and implementation;
• Advanced degree (MSN) with a focus in leadership; Relief PCC; Qualified Preceptor; Leadership of a Practice Council or in a professional organization;
• House Supervisor; Membership in a professional development program, Quality Councils and / or PI Teams; Skin Prevalence Nurse;

Teaching a class / skills lab or acting as a Clinical instructor; and / or success as an EPIC Superuser. A complete list of qualifications can be found at (url removed)

Minimum of two years demonstrated nursing experience

Minimum of 4 years nursing experience in an acute rehab setting

Demonstrated experience in a leadership role

Complete understanding of patient classification system & staffing requirements for the patient population

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

ANCC recognized RN certification uniquely applicable to this specific unit, (general certifications, such as WCC, will not be acceptable for meeting this requirement).

Preferred Qualifications :

Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Licenses and Certifications :

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to Work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page :

Closing Statement :

The University of California, Irvine is an . 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 .

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.

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