Clinical Nurse Specialist - FT Days - FVR - 68939-1A

Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Location: Fountain Valley
Job Type:
Department: Pediatric Intensive Care-FVR

UC Title: Spc, Clinical Nurse FVR

Position Number: 41088029

Reports to: Mgr, Nursing FVR-1

Working Title: Spc, Clinical Nurse FVR

Cost Center: Pediatric Intensive Care-FVR (422240) 

Bargaining Unit: Non Rep Dragon

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 5/07/2024

Job Code: 007842

Hours: 36

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.9

Position Summary: 

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse is responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing process.  Oversees the plan of care, utilizes critical thinking to problem solve, and uses evidence-based practice.  Upholds all regulatory standards, and hospital Policy and Procedure.  The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse shall also be responsible for transporting critically ill patients and maintains responsibility and accountability for the delivery and management of the critically ill infant, child, or adolescent during interfacility pediatric ground transport, in partnership with Pediatric Transport Respiratory Therapist and a physician as required.  They will perform all elements of nursing assessment and implement plans of care, performing ongoing assessment and re-evaluation of plan of care based on re-assessment during transport.  They involve the family and patient in care, deliver care with equipment required for treatment/procedures appropriate to age, and provide education to patient/family on disease process.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Current California R.N. license. Current American Heart Association BLS and PALS certification. Minimum Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a PICU RN required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php 

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.