Cardiothoracic Progressive Care RN; CLIN NURSE

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.

October 8th, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT

Minimum Qualifications
- For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• 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. If enrolled in an ADN-BSN bridge program at time of application, must complete within three (3) years of start date.
• Two (2) years of recent PCU/Stepdown RN experience
• 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.

• BSN
• Knowledge of Mechanical Ventilation with Tracheostomy Patients

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

The Cardiothoracic Progressive Care Unit is a 24 bed unit. The nurses on this unit manage the care of patients' post cardiac surgery, post thoracic surgery, and a small population of patients who have a diagnosis of stoke. The nurses on this unit also care for selected patients on mechanical ventilation, as well as other acute care specialty patients who require an intermediate level of nursing care.

Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to our patient populations.

• Salary or Pay Range: $ 77.41 - $104.16
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 114
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  CLIN NURSE 2
• UC Job Code: 009139
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 90%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Night
• Location:
  Main Hospital (HSP
  001)
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

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