RN - MPU, Westwood
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
Toprovide nursing care to patients and their families in the MPU. Under directsupervision, the primary responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse II includes thedirect nursing care of patients, utilizing the nursing process; the developmentand application of leadership, management, and communication concepts, teachingof patients and staff; maintenance of professional standards; ability to assumethe charge nurse role for the unit in the stead and/or absence ofadministrative staff. Participate with health team members for problem solvingin area management. Assist in the development and implementation of standards,methods and tools to improve patient care. Candidate must be able to function witha minimum of supervision and be highly motivated to provide excellent care andpatient advocacy. Incumbent will assist with GI/Pulmonary procedures as well asadminister conscious sedation.
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
- Current California RN license required
- BSN or MSN required
- BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
- min 6 Months of Nursing experience required.
- Three years of related experience in a hospital or outpatient setting with GI/Endoscopy procedures preferred.
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis
- Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments
- Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
- Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be able to reimagine your career as you transform each life you touch. Our nursing culture is built on a strong foundation that includes:
● Evidence-Based Practice and Research Development
● Inclusive and engaging workplace
● Highly collaborative clinical teams
● Cutting-edge surgical services
● Multiple support services to streamline your work
In addition, our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go even further in your nursing practice. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations. If you’re ready to advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of five award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these nursing specialties:
● Critical Care
● Med/Surg
● Perinatal
● Pediatric
● Perioperative
● Emergency Medicine
● Neuropsychiatric
● Ambulatory/Transplant
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.