RN - MPU, Westwood

Toprovide nursing care to patients and their families in the MPU. Under directsupervision, the primary responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse II includes thedirect nursing care of patients, utilizing the nursing process; the developmentand application of leadership, management, and communication concepts, teachingof patients and staff; maintenance of professional standards; ability to assumethe charge nurse role for the unit in the stead and/or absence ofadministrative staff. Participate with health team members for problem solvingin area management. Assist in the development and implementation of standards,methods and tools to improve patient care. Candidate must be able to function witha minimum of supervision and be highly motivated to provide excellent care andpatient advocacy. Incumbent will assist with GI/Pulmonary procedures as well asadminister conscious sedation.

*Please ensure your resume and application clearly specify the unit(s) you have worked on as part of your work experience*

We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: 

• Current California RN license  required
• BSN or MSN  required 
• BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association  required  
• 2 years of Nursing experience required.
• Three years of related experience in a hospital or outpatient setting with GI/Endoscopy procedures preferred.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, up to 35 lbs.
• Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis 
• Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments 
• Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff 
• Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire

At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.