Spine Clinic RN (CLIN NURSE 2

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.

Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. 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.

Apply By Date:
August 5th, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least three (3) years of recent RN experience caring for spine patients.
• Experience and advanced understanding of the medical management and surgical interventions for diseases of the spine, including cervical and lumbar stenosis, degenerative spine conditions, congenital spine abnormalities, disc herniation, failed back and neck syndrome, infections, kyphosis, radiculopathy, scoliosis, spina bifida, spinal fractures, spinal tumors, and spine trauma.
• Experience providing patient education to patients receiving medical management and surgical intervention for diseases of the spine.
• Experience providing nursing care for acute injuries, infections, and tumors of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine; degenerative diseases of the cervical and lumbar spine; spine trauma; treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis in children, including patients with myelodysplasia, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, osteogenesis imperfecta and congenital malformation; adult spinal deformities; and spinal cord injury.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• 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.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
• Knowledge of medical management and surgical interventions for diseases of the spine, including cervical and lumbar stenosis, degenerative spine conditions, congenital spine abnormalities, disc herniation, failed back and neck syndrome, infections, kyphosis, radiculopathy, scoliosis, spina bifida, spinal fractures, spinal tumors, and spine trauma.
• Mastery of Relational Competencies.

• Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC)
• BSN
• Spine experience
• Surgical case management experience
• Nurse triage experience

• 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Leadership
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Research

The UC Davis Spine Center offers comprehensive spine care services. The program provides patients with an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to spine wellness. The center's experienced team of spine specialists and support staff work together to provide patients with consultation as quickly as possible, determine an accurate diagnosis and deliver the most effective treatments and therapies available.

Due to the complex nature a surgical clinic, patients require triage, care coordination, optimization, pre-op education, and post-op care by nurses to ensure best outcomes/ aftercare possible.…