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Job description
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
The Transport Registered Nurse is primarily responsible for all aspects of patient care, before, during, and after transport of Critical Care patients from one department to another. The Transport Registered Nurse must adequately assess the patient and in conjunction with the sending department staff to determine the patient’s needs for transport. The Transport Registered Nurse must maintain a high-performance level in quality, service, critical nursing skills and critical thinking. The Transport Registered Nurse must be familiar with and adhere to Regulatory Standards and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Policies and Procedure.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications
All External Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current California RN License
Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification
Exercises excellent observation and sound nursing judgement, excellent oral and written communication; Strong interpersonal skills with ability to coordinate care needs
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision; excellent organizational skills
Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
One (1) year nursing experience in Critical Care setting.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Critical Care Transport experience.
Knowledge of University and Medical Center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
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
Walking - 34% of time
Standing - 33% of time
Sitting - 33% of time
Agility
Wrist Deviation (Side to Side) - Frequently
Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down) - Frequently
Reaching - Frequently
Twisting - Frequently
Bending - Frequently
Squatting/Kneeling - Frequently
Crawling/Climbing – Frequently
Strength
Lifts and Carries up to 10 lbs – Frequently
Lifts and Carries 11–24 lbs – Frequently
Lifts and Carries 25–34 lbs – Frequently
Lifts and Carries 35–50 lbs – Occasionally
Lifts and Carries over 50 lbs – Occasionally
Lifts Overhead up to 10 lbs – Occasionally
Lifts Overhead 11–24 lbs – N/A
Lifts Overhead 25–34 lbs – N/A
Lifts Overhead 35–50 lbs – N/A
Lifts Overhead over 50 lbs - N/A
Pushing - 30 pounds - Occasionally
Dexterity
Gross Motor, Light–Moderate Strength - Frequently
Gross Motor, Moderate–Heavy Strength – Frequently
Fine Motor, Light–Moderate Strength – Frequently
Fine Motor, Moderate–Heavy Strength – Frequently
Sensory
Hearing - Frequently
Close Eye Work (Small Figures) - Constantly
Minimal Color Discrimination - Constantly
Normal Color Discrimination - Constantly
Depth Perception, Distance Vision, and Ability to Focus - Constantly
Working Conditions
Temperature Greater than 95°F – Frequently
Step Stool Usage – Occasionally
Ladder Usage – N/A
Hydraulic Lift Usage - N/A
Hazardous Exposure (Chemical, Latex, Infectious, etc.) – Occasionally
Non-Ionizing Radiation (Welding Flash, Microwaves, Sun, etc.) – Occasionally
Ionizing Radiation (X-ray, Radioactive Isotopes) – Occasionally
Noise (Loud/Repetitive, less than 85 dB per OSHA Standard) – Occasionally
Driving - N/A
Other - N/A
Safety Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (Respiratory Mask) - Frequently
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:
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 and 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:
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 or at , 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
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Worksite address
fountain valley, CA, 92728, US
Who can apply
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