Cardiothoracic Progressive Care Per Diem RN (NURSE PD)

Cardiothoracic Progressive Care Unit Nurse

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Two (2) years of recent PCU/Stepdown RN experience
• 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

Department Overview:

E6 Cardiothoracic Progressive Care Unit includes 24 beds with patient population consisting but not limited to; medical surgical, emergent, perioperative, Ventricular Assist Devices, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeries, Stroke, Trached/Ventilated, and Medical patients, however not limited to other service lines.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $ 99.53

Salary Frequency: Hourly

Salary Grade: 107

UC Job Title: NURSE PD

UC Job Code: 009119

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem

Percentage of Time: 20 %

Shift (Work Schedule): Variable

Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)

Union Representation: NX-Nurses

Benefits Eligible: No

This position is 100% on-site