Administrative Nurse I - PTU/PACU, Westwood Surgery Center
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
The Administrative Nurse I is responsible for assisting with clinical management and administrative coordination of the unit. The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and administrative responsibilities. Under the direction the Director of Nursing & Operations regarding Education the Administrative Nurse I, is responsible for the consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies and standards within the unit. The AN I is responsible for knowledge and application of all personnel policies and requirements of the collective bargaining agreements. The AN I will assist the, AN II in promoting the accomplishment of the goals and objectives of the unit. The AN I will participate in the peer evaluation process and will participate in the interview and hire process for the unit staff when requested. The AN I is responsible for monitoring specialty area operations to identify and report problems associated with staff performance, resource issues, and patient care issues to the AN II.
The AN I will present new treatment modalities and/or information to the nursing staff as directed and will collaborate with ANII and the Director of Nursing & Operations regarding Education, to identify educational needs and learning situations for nursing staff; complete performance evaluations on orienting nursing team members and nursing staff; assist with the interviewing of prospective team members; identify own professional development needs and seek appropriate resources to meet them.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree required. Current and valid California RN license required. Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
- 2 years or greater of RECENT PTU/PACU or ICU or ER experience required
- Previous PTU/PACU charge experience required
- PALS/ACLS required
- Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care
- Develop the principles of sound fiscal management.
- Develop management principles and practices
- Ability to lead, make sound clinical and administrative judgment related to patient care and to personnel administering that care.
- Ability to counsel and teach.
- Competency in speaking English clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with staff, patients, and families
- Ability to write concisely and maintain written communication.
- Working knowledge of University, Medical Center and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to support institutional standards and operations system
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
● Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
● UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
● Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
● UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
● More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.