Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse - San Diego, United States - UC San Diego Health

UC San Diego Health

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Payroll Title:

CLIN NURSE 2
Department:
Patient Ambassadors
Hiring Pay Scale

- $ $83.17 / Hour

Worksite:
Various
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
50%
Union:
NX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday
Friday
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Critical Care Transport Registered Nurse:
Filing Deadline: Tue 6/4/2024**
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion.
If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

_Please note that this position is a part-time appointment_
Current UC San Diego Health RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting.

All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal RN/NP applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION:

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S.

hospitals.

Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes.

UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Critical Care Transport (CCT) RN is an expert clinician in the nursing care off the adult ICU, IMU, and telemetry patient during the transport process.

The CCT RN assesses, monitors, and intervenes when deemed necessary during transport. The CCT RN assumes clinical decision-making responsibilities, based on an in-depth assessment of the patient's needs.

The CCT RN provides leadership by collaborating with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to provide best patient outcomes.

As an expert nurse, the CCT RN uses evidence-based knowledge and best practice to critically think and identify if patient is able to safely tolerate transport.

Key Responsibilities:
Transports adult patients who are 1:2 ratio in the ICU, and non-ICU monitored patients, to imaging locations/procedural areas.

Involves transporters, staff, and other healthcare team members in the development of a plan to execute transports in a safe and timely manner.

Utilizes knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to efficiently focus on the most significant patient clinical needs relevant to transport. Maintain all competencies and required training to deliver best patient outcomes. Promotes a climate of effective teamwork, communication and collaboration. Consults with nurse leaders and educators on developing strategies for performance improvement. Communicates regularly with staff on pertinent operational issues regarding transport. Promotes a positive patient experience.

This position will be for the 6pm-2:30am shift.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California.
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

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A minimum two (2) years of recent inpatient acute care adult ICU RN experience.

Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderatelycomplex problems to develop potential solutions.
Must have the ability to function in a highpaced environment and must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BSN/MSN
Current critical care interfacility transfer experience.
CEN, CCRN, TNCC, and/or BTLS/PHTLS Certifications.
Current Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic/Surgical/Trauma RN experience in a large acute care hospital.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, oncall and locations based on the 24hour Medical Center's business needs.
Pay Transparency Act_

Annual Full Pay Range:
$123,902 - $173,659 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent:
$ $83.17

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

**If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or