(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Trauma PCU
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position 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. Under general supervision, identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluated results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned. Promotes compliance and support of policies. Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships. This is an experienced nurse position in the 5 West Trauma PCU and the 4E Trauma Recovery Unit. 5W is a 24-bed unit that serves an intermediate level of care to medical-surgical patients, along with a 15-bed overflow medical-surgical unit. Patients are received from the trauma bay, downgraded from the Surgical ICU, and occasionally overflow medical IMU level of care patients. Patients are frequently post-operative, and common diagnoses include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injury, alcohol and substance withdrawal, and delirium. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. RN license issued by the State of California. BART/BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date Must have two (2+) or more years of recent acute care RN experience in ICU, PCU, and/or IMU. Must function in a high-paced environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong critical thinking, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities. Ability to perform under pressure and handle urgent situations with accuracy, expediency, and tact. Ability to demonstrate individualized care to vulnerable populations.