(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Trauma PCU
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. 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.