Clinical Nurse II - ICU - Sharp Tri-City Medical Center - Night Shift - Full-time

Facility: STCMC Tri

City Oceanside

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Night

FTE

0.9

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Associate's Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Various-Employee provides certificate; ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association; Acute/Critical Care RN (CCRN) Adult - American Association of Critical Care Nurses; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

7 PM

Shift End Time:

7:30 AM

AWS Hours Requirement:

12/36 - 12 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

Every Other

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$61.000 - $70.740 - $80.490

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with CNA.

What You Will Do

The Intensive Care Registered Nurse at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level is a vital part of the ICU team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This role requires advanced competencies, specialized certifications, and a strong ability to function autonomously while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Or

• Associate's Degree in Nursing with five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a high-acuity intensive care unit in lieu of BSN.

• Experienced ICU RN: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit, required.Or

• Transitional RN Program: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient Telemetry Unit, Progressive Care Unit or equivalent Step-down Critical Care Unit.

• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Acute/Critical Care RN (CCRN) Adult - American Association of Critical Care Nurses -PREFERRED

Other Qualification Requirements

• Critical Care Curriculum: Successful Completion during Program

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.Patient Care:Coordinate the interprofessional health care team to deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered, timely and equitable care.Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient-specific needs.Develop and implement individualized care plans.Monitor and evaluate patient interventional responses ensuring swift follow-up as needed.Act as patient advocate and protect patient dignity and confidentiality.Evaluates effectiveness of care provided by all health care team members, including oneself, and contribution of systems and environment in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.Advocate for evidence-based practices in ICU care.Safety and Compliance:Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies.Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.Comply with hospital and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission and OSHA guidelines.Adhere to facility policies to ensure safe care. Identify and report safety concerns; demonstrate willingness to address pervasive systemic issues.DocumentationAccurately document care measures, Interventions, patient progress, and any incidents in the electronic medical record (EMR).Professional Development and Leadership:Provide preceptorship and mentorship to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires, and students, fostering their professional development.Participate in professional development activities, including continuing education, certifications, workshops and quality improvement initiatives.Serve as a resource and advocate for best practices within the ICU department.Function in the charge nurse and Rapid Response Team (RRT) role as needed.Emergency Preparedness:Act decisively in critical situations, such as cardiac arrest, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and composure under pressure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in handling complex cases.

• Proficient in operating advanced critical care related equipment and technology.

• Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and critical care related pharmacology.

• Understanding in managing Procedural sterile fields and ensuring adherence to procedural protocols.

• Rapid decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to dynamic cases.

• Effective verbal and written communication with the ICU team, patients, and families.

• Strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team environment.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class