Job Description

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for being committed to the values of expert clinical practice and high-quality patient care, as well as the advancement of nursing knowledge and community awareness and education. Works as the expert in nursing care and nursing practice, and serves as a positive role model, demonstrating expert professional nursing practice, strong customer service and enhanced leadership ability. Acts as a leader and facilitator of change, coordinator of specialized care, and implementer of evidence-based care within/between organizations to facilitate quality improvement, patient safety, and lower healthcare costs. Additionally assists clinical staff and nurses in their development of high-level performance and customer service. The CNS works on a collegial basis with the other CNS‘s and Educators at the Medical Center and is an active participant on various Medical Center committees. The CNS will diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients and specialty population across the continuum of care and provide outcomes by providing direct patient care, leading evidence-based practice, optimizing organizational systems, and advancing nursing practice.

*This position will primarily serve the ICU patient population, but may support other areas. 

Required Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements present in an acute care setting
• Strong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skills
• Current Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification specific to patient population served
• Complete understanding of acuity levels for specific patient populations
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with MS Word and MS Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialty nursing certification relating to the patient population

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Education:

• MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Total Compensation

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 and benefits .

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti-Discrimination 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 eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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