Clinical Nurse (RN) - T-4 ENT/Internal Med

University of California- Davis Health

United States, Sacramento

June 08, 2023

The ENT/Internal Medicine is a 28-bed medical surgical unit that specializes in pre and post-operative Ear, Nose and Throat Cancers. We are experts of specialized airways like laryngectomies and tracheostomies. We participated in the post-operative care for the world's 2nd tracheal transplant in the world. We also care for complex medical patients DKA, COPD, hypertensive crisis.

Job Summary

Final Filing Date	6/15/2023
Salary Range	$66.86 - $89.97
Salary Frequency	Hourly
Appointment Type	Career
Number of Positions	1
Percentage of Time	90%
Shift Hour	7pm - 7am
Location	Main Hospital
City	Sacramento
Union Representation	Yes
Benefits Eligible	Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Repostd 6/8/23

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Registered Nurses in the Tower 4 ENT/Internal Medicine/Adolescent department at UC Davis Medical Center provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a variety of surgical (medical surgical, critical care, emergent, perioperative) needs. Patient conditions include: The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) diagnoses include infections, trauma, birth defects, Zenker's diverticulum, dental abscesses, plastic surgery, tumors- both benign and malignant, degenerative diseases, problems that affect the senses of hearing, balance, taste and smell, functional disorders of voice and swallowing, management of salivary gland disorders, sleep apnea, snoring, and dysfunctions of the facial nerve which controls facial movement. Head and neck cancer diagnoses treated include oral/oropharyngeal cancers involving the lips, tongue, buccal mucosa, retromolar trigone, tonsillary and pharyngeal walls, floor of mouth, hard palate and soft palate, the posterior and base of tongue, tonsillar and pharyngeal walls. Laryngeal cancers and those requiring laryngectomies are also treated on the unit.

Required Qualifications

Minimum one year of paid nursing experience in a similar setting.
Recent Telemetry RN experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Possession of a current California RN license.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
Commitment to excellence in patient care.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
Basic computer skills.
CPR Certification from AHA or UC Davis Health.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Special Requirements

References reflect an overall meets or exceeds.
Ability to work overtime, float to other areas and work weekends and holidays.
Ability to safely lift 25 lbs. and assist in moving patients, and stand on feet over extended periods.
This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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