Pediatric Icu​/Pcicu RN; CLIN NURSE

Overview

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned, and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient-centered care which includes assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

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.

The CN provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population and participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

• One (1) year recent RN experience in PICU, Pediatric ER, pediatric acute care, or Adult ICU, or recent completion of a PCR-ICU Nurse Residency Program
• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care considering protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to patients

• BSN

• 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Leadership
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Research

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU/PCICU) is a 24-bed unit dedicated to improving the health care of children. The unit emphasizes patient safety and family-centered care, with a 1:1 or 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and on-site critical care medicine intensivists 24/7.

Care for critically ill 1:1 or 2:1 patients in the PICU/PCICU.

• Salary or Pay Range: $77.41 - $104.16
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 114
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  CLIN NURSE 2
• UC Job Code: 009139
• Number of Positions:
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 90%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 7P-7A
• Location:
  
  Main Hospital (HSP
  001)
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

UC Davis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, leave benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, continuing education allowances, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, EAP, supplemental insurance options, loan repayment programs where eligible, and retirement options. See the Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees and UC Davis Employees for details and eligibility rules.

• Standing:
  Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Walking:
  Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Sitting:
  Frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Lifting/Carrying: 0-25 lbs, Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Pushing/Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Pushing/Pulling: 26-50 lbs, Occasional up to 3 hours
• Pushing/Pulling: >50 lbs, Occasional up to 3 hours
• Bending/Stooping:
  Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Squatting/Kneeling:
  Occasional up to 3 hours
• Twisting:
  Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Climbing (stairs/ladders):
  Occasional up to 3 hours
• Reaching overhead:
  Occasional up to 3 hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion:
  Frequent 3 to 6 hours

• Loud noise levels:
  Occasional up to 3 hours
• Uneven surfaces or elevations:
  Occasional up to 3 hours

• Sustained attention and concentration
• Complex problem solving/reasoning
• Organizing & prioritizing
• Communication, numerical skills, and multitasking
• Constant interaction with patients and staff

UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus. Some duties may require overtime, weekend work, holidays, and on-call as defined by collective bargaining agreements.