(RN) Registered Nurse - Medicine PCU/IMU - 138712

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 8th floor at Hillcrest Medical Center treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions such as tuberculosis infection, COPD, sickle-cell crisis, cellulitis and diabetes. Nurses on this unit often have the opportunity to become well-versed in the treatment of liver and kidney diseases, COPD, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. We offer opportunities for professional growth, continued learning and career development. The wide variety of patients makes working here both rewarding and challenging.

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. All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the PRACTITIONER Level.

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

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• RN license issued by the State of California.

• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.

• A minimum of two (2) years of recent inpatient acute Progressive Care (PCU) or Intermediate Medical Unit (IMU) RN experience.

• Previous experience (within the last 12 months) with psych patients, including legal psychiatric holds, and/or Crisis Prevention Training.

• Demonstrates a solid understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators relevant to progressive care and integrates these measures into daily practice to promote quality and safety outcomes.

• Demonstrates critical nursing thinking and clinical skills in progressive care population to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.

• Demonstrates critical nursing thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• Demonstrated de-escalation skills with vulnerable and/or psychiatric patient populations.

• BSN/MSN.

• PCCN certification.

• Bilingual: English/Spanish.

• Participation in shared governance committees or equivalent.

• Specialty Nurse Certification.

• Unit transitioning from Med-Surg/Tele to a full PCU.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• This position will be required to work 4 weekend days per month.

• Selected candidates may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.