UCI Health
Clinical Nurse II - Psych Medicine - FT Days
UCI Health, Orange, California, United States, 92613
Clinical Nurse II - Psych Medicine - FT Days
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Clinical Nurse II - Psych Medicine - FT Days
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UCI Health
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange 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.
Position Summary The clinical nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients. 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 students and nurses new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individual patient care plans.
Assess patient status using psychomotor and cognitive skills.
Plan, intervene, and advocate for patients throughout the continuum of care.
Evaluate patient outcomes and effectiveness of care plans.
Determine readiness for discharge and revise plans or make referrals as needed.
Serve as a role model and mentor to students and new nurses.
Perform duties as Patient Care Coordinator when requested.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience.
Minimum 1 year of direct patient care experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient setting.
Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within 30 days of hire.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
Capacity to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse Basic Life Support
Total Rewards 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.
Conditions of Employment All applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: background check and live scan; employment misconduct; legal right to work in the United States; vaccination policies; smoking and tobacco policy; drug‑free environment; misconduct disclosure requirement; California child abuse and neglect reporting act; E‑Verify; pre‑placement health evaluation. For details, visit https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php.
Closing Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti‑Discrimination Policy. 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.edu or (949) 824‑0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Consideration for work authorization sponsorship requires proof of work authorization.
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Clinical Nurse II - Psych Medicine - FT Days
role at
UCI Health
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange 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.
Position Summary The clinical nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement a plan of care for a specific group of assigned patients. 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 students and nurses new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create individual patient care plans.
Assess patient status using psychomotor and cognitive skills.
Plan, intervene, and advocate for patients throughout the continuum of care.
Evaluate patient outcomes and effectiveness of care plans.
Determine readiness for discharge and revise plans or make referrals as needed.
Serve as a role model and mentor to students and new nurses.
Perform duties as Patient Care Coordinator when requested.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience.
Minimum 1 year of direct patient care experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient setting.
Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within 30 days of hire.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
Capacity to maintain flexibility and work well in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements.
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse Basic Life Support
Total Rewards 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.
Conditions of Employment All applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: background check and live scan; employment misconduct; legal right to work in the United States; vaccination policies; smoking and tobacco policy; drug‑free environment; misconduct disclosure requirement; California child abuse and neglect reporting act; E‑Verify; pre‑placement health evaluation. For details, visit https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php.
Closing Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti‑Discrimination Policy. 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.edu or (949) 824‑0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Consideration for work authorization sponsorship requires proof of work authorization.
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