Case Coordinator (Clinical Nurse IV) - Irvine Operating Room - FT, Days

Staff Nurse Leader

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in Orange County, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Position Summary: The staff nurse leader is responsible for coordinating all clinical functions, nursing practice and the standards of care related to the delivery of patient care within the assigned specialty service in the Main Operating Room. Will use the nursing process to design, coordinate, and deliver care to meet the identified needs of patients having operative procedures. Assists in directing daily activities, leading, planning, controlling and evaluating of nursing practices for the OR staff. Provides patient care to assigned patients and is considered the clinical expert, while serving as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, physicians, patients and students.

What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills by a minimum of four points in leadership roles/responsibilities within the last three years, which may be obtained through the following: Leadership of a project team with effective project outcome and implementation; Advanced degree (MSN) with a focus in leadership; Relief PCC; Qualified Preceptor; Leadership of a Practice Council or in a professional organization; House Supervisor; Membership in a professional development program, Quality Councils and/or PI Teams; Skin Prevalence Nurse; Teaching a class/skills lab or acting as a Clinical instructor; and/or success as an EPIC Superuser. A complete list of qualifications can be found at Demonstrated teaching/education/in-service skills Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and equipment, and practice of infection control techniques, body mechanics and age related acuity levels CNOR Certification All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays A minimum of three years of nursing experience in an acute care perioperative setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a perioperative setting

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in a leadership role Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse Basic Life Support Education: Bachelor of Science, Nursing