Job ID: 73780
Location: Sacramento
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Job Summary:
The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned, and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience, and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Apply By Date: 10/24/24 at 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least 2 years of recent RN experience in an acute care non-critical setting.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
- Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
- Commitment to excellence in patient care.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
- Adapts to change in a positive, professional, and productive manner.
- Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
- Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical), and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
Preferred Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
- 15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
- 5% - Leadership
- 5% - Professional Development
- 5% - Research
Department Overview:
Accelerated Access is a 34-bed adult med/surg unit. Patients are a combination of short stays and admissions from the ER and clinics. Many patients come to E4 to await specialty placement on units that are full such as Oncology. Because of our purpose and unit structure, patient turnover is very high resulting in an extremely well-coordinated team of professional nurses. We are also the home unit for the Cystic Fibrosis and sickle cell patient population. The unit currently employs a staff of 58 registered nurses and 4 hospital unit service coordinators and a unit supervisor.
POSITION INFORMATION:
- Salary or Pay Range: $70.21 - $94.47
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 114
- UC Job Title: CLIN NURSE 2
- Number of Positions: 2
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 90%
- Shift Hours: 7P-7A
- Location: Main Hospital (HSP001) - Sacramento, CA
- Union Representation: NX-Nurses
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
- This is not an H-1B visa opportunity.
Benefits:
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources, and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial, and career goals.
Physical Demands:
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands:
- Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands:
- Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Complex problem-solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment:
- Works overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements; floats to other areas; and works weekends, holidays, and call as required.
- References reflect an overall meet or exceeds.
Special Requirements:
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s).
- This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high-risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials.
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