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(RN) New Grad Registered Nurse-PCU - 132804

UC San Diego Health • Full-time • La Jolla, CA, US • 2d ago

Payroll Title:

CLIN NURSE 1

Department:

PCU

Hiring Pay Scale

$62.31 / Hour

Worksite:

Various

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

90%

Union:

NX Contract

Total Openings:

Work Schedule:

Nights, Some day shifts required due to new grad training, 12 hour shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#132804 (RN) New Grad Registered Nurse-PCU

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/24/2024

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.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/18/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/24/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This posting is for our March 2025 Nurse Residency Program Cohort.

Please note, once your application has been submitted, no changes or updates can be made. If you withdraw your application you will be unable to re-apply.

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 New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. This program is multi-faceted and designed to support our New Grads with a comprehensive transition-to-practice experience through enhanced clinical learning, patient simulation activities, hands-on skill training and so much more!

Under general supervision, the New Grad RN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned. Promotes compliance and support of policies. Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

Learn more about UCSD Nursing!

This is our PCU Nursing New Graduate posting, the following units will be participating:

Hillcrest 7 PCU-1 opening; 7 West is a 23-bed acute care Progressive Care Unit at UC San Diego Health’s Hillcrest Campus. It provides care for a diverse population of high-acuity medical-surgical patients and offers a 6-bed direct observation room for more critically ill patients requiring closer monitoring.
Hillcrest 8 PCU-1 opening; The 8th floor at Hillcrest Medical Center treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions such as tuberculosis infection, COPD, sickle-cell crisis, cellulitis and diabetes. Nurses on this unit often have the opportunity to become well-versed in the treatment of liver and kidney diseases, COPD, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. We offer opportunities for professional growth, continued learning and career development. The wide variety of patients makes working here both rewarding and challenging.
Hillcrest 11 E/W PCU -2 openings; The Surgical PCU at UC San Diego Health's Hillcrest Medical Center is at the forefront of high-quality patient care and service. It is a unique unit that advocates for patient safety and satisfaction through transformational leadership, innovation, and empowerment of the professional nurse.
Thornton 2 West IMU/PCU-1 opening; Thornton 2 West is a 27-bed Progressive Care Unit that specializes in the care of Cystic Fibrosis, Post Gastric Sleeve, Stroke, Epilepsy, Pre and Post lung transplant patients, general surgery and medicine patients. 2 West offers a great foundation of knowledge and innovation as our nurses are trained to care for a wide array of patient populations. The dynamic nature of the unit fosters an environment that encourages professional development.
La Jolla Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center 4AB PCU-2 openings; Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center is the region's first academic-based facility to combine all heart and vascular-related services, programs and technology under one roof. The new technologies, techniques and treatments we develop at UC San Diego Health are setting new standards in vascular and cardiac care - for our patients, and for the world.
La Jolla Emergency Department Inpatient (EDIP)-2 openings; EDIP provides total patient care for patients who are admitted, transitioning from Emergency Department to Inpatient, along with our Emergency Department Observation patients. This includes IMU/PCU, Telemetry, and MedSurg Level of Care. Our nurses are trained to care for wide array of diagnosis (e.g. cardiac, neuro, oncology, transplant, respiratory, surgical, and general medical) and not limited to specific specialty.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
California RN license by start date. Depending on applicant pool, may consider interim permits.
BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
Must have less than six (6) months of working RN experience.
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BSN.
Prior clinical work experience in specialty area.
Externship (outside of required clinical hours) on a PCU unit.
Prior UCSD experience.
Bilingual.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to work various hours, days of the week, shifts, and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $122,754 - $122,754 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $58.79 - $58.79

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 local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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