CLIN NURSE 4 - Labor and Delivery - Nights - FT - Fountain Valley

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

The Charge Nurse plays a critical leadership role in ensuring high-quality, individualized patient care within the Delivery Room department. This leadership role is responsible for organizing, planning, and directing nursing activities while overseeing clinical competency among staff. Responsibilities include policy development, consulting on complex nursing cases, mentoring new staff, leading performance improvement initiatives, and supporting continuing education programs.

What It Takes To Be Successful

Essential Job Functions:

The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Coordinate and oversee nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assist in policy development and updates to maintain best practices.
• Provide expert consultation on complex nursing cases.
• Mentor new staff members and lead continuing education initiatives.
• Conduct performance improvement activities to enhance care delivery.
• Identifies appropriate internal controls for the department to maintain safety and quality of patient care.
• Support patient experience and throughput efforts while maintaining leadership presence within the department.
• Cover breaks and patient assignments when necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of patient care.
• This position demands leadership, clinical expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  
  

Required Qualifications

All External Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher

Minimum two (2) years RN experience in an acute care facility

Strong customer service skills with internal and external colleagues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to fully understand Patient Classification Staffing System

Demonstrated leadership skills in leadership roles/responsibilities through the following: Leadership of department focused project with effective outcome and implementation; Qualified preceptor; Participation in a Practice Council and/or Qualify Council; Teaching a skills lab or acting as a clinical instructor.

Identifies appropriate internal controls for the department to maintain safety and quality of patient care.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong multi-tasking and decision-making skills.

Completion of annual CBT courses and in-service

Licenses And Certifications

Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

AHA AAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

NIHSS Certification

AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification

Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB) or Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of University and Medical Center policies, procedures and systems

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.

Mobility

Sitting: 20% of time

Standing: 50% of time

Walking: 30% of time

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Balancing: N

Bending: O

Climbing: N

Crawling: N

Crouching: O

Kneeling: O

Turning: F

Twisting: F

Strength

Carrying: Up to 25 Pounds

Lifting: Up to 25 Pounds

Pulling: Up to 50 Pounds

Pushing: Up to 50 Pounds

Dexterity

(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Fingering: N

Handling: O

Reaching: F

Total Rewards

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: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

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.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization