RN - TRU

Responsibilities

1 of 2 positions

Under direct supervision, the
primary responsibilities of the RN in the TRU (Transitional Recovery Unit)
include the direct nursing care of patients, utilizing the nursing process; the
development and application of leadership, management, and communication
concepts, teaching of patients and staff; maintenance of professional
standards; ability to assume the charge nurse role for the unit in the stead
and/or absence of administrative staff. Participate with health team members
for problem solving in area management. Assist in the development and
implementation of standard, method and tools to improve patient care. Candidate
must be able to function with a minimum of supervision and be highly motivated
to provide excellent care and patient advocacy.

• At least 2 years of Clinical skills applicable to nursing specialty, Med/Surg/tele.
• Writing skills to accurately document the operative procedure with all interventions; i.e., drug and supply dispensing, equipment measurements and team member presence.
• Skills in setting priorities, organizing workload effectively and integrating multiple assignments with multilevel personnel.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to direct nursing practice and prioritize problem solving.
• Skill in speaking the English language with excellent medical/surgical terminology.
  
  Candidate must also be telemetry certified.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree required. Current and valid California RN license required. Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire.

UCLA 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, or protected Veteran status.