#123966 (RN) Registered Nurse - New to JMC 3GH ICU

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Jacob’s 3GH ICU specializes in general surgery and oncology. In addition, we care for a variety of patients that include BMT, cancer related surgeries, pulmonary, and sepsis patients.

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.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff,physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be a team player and have good communication skills.
• Ability to perform triage and handle critical and/or urgent situations with accuracy, expediency andspeed, and tact.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent acute care RN experience in PCU or IMU.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions andevaluate results.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges in a critical care setting and creates plausiblesolutions in a team-centered environment.
• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Must have an active California RN license.
• Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2+) or more years of Progressive Care or Intermediate Care RN experience.
• CCRN.
• Experience with medical or surgical oncology patients.
• Experience with liver and kidney transplant patients.
• BSN/MSN.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.*Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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