Department Description

This formal, structured post-baccalaureate new graduate program is part of the Vizient/American Association of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program. Through a series of learning and working experiences, the Nurse Residency Program will prepare new graduates in the successful transition from student to confident professional in their chosen career path of nursing. Participating departments include Patient Care Services, Emergency Department and Operation Room.

Job Summary
Final Filing Date :11/2/2020
Salary Range :$56.63
Salary Frequency :Hourly
Appointment Type :Career
Percentage of Time :90%- 100%
Shift Hour : Variable Shifts
Location :Main Hospital
City :Sacramento
Union Representation :Yes
Benefits Eligible :Yes

THIS IS NOT AN H-1 B OPPORTUNITY

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.

Responsibilities
Position provides all the range of responsibilities and duties allowed by the CA Nurse Practice Act; provides direct patient care using nursing process and is accountable for own practice. Participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership skills.

Required Qualifications

* Graduation from Nursing Program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

* Must have California RN License by program start date

* Commit to the one-year Residency Program

* Must be first paid position as RN.

* Passing of Performance Demonstration, Policy Review and Medication Exam

* CPR Certification

Preferred Qualifications

* BSN or MSN

* UCDH clinical rotation/preceptorship

* OR training program participants please include all OR related experience

MATERIALS REQUIRED for the application process in order to be considered for the program are the following:
1) COMPLETION OF ENTIRE on-line application
2) Cover Letter (Address Letter to: Nurse Recruitment)
3) Resume
4) Unofficial Transcripts

********(To submit Cover Letter, Resume and Transcripts, you MUST submit as ONE DOCUMENT under resume upload ONLY!) ********

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION on your Resume (please see website):
1) EDUCATION: School Name, Location of School, Type of Program, Month/Year Completed
2) SENIOR PRECEPTORSHIP: Hospital Name, Department/Unit, Total Number of HOURS and Length of Time Frame (Month/Year Completed)
3) CLINICAL ROTATIONS, Hospital Name, Department/Unit, Total Number of HOURS and Length of Time Frame (Month/Year Completed)

NOTE: DOCUMENT on resume any Internships, Externships, Volunteer, Leadership role, Community Services or Activities related to nursing that have contributed to your professional growth.

Special Requirements

* Must demonstrate ability in assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.

* Ability to safely lift 25 lbs. and assist in moving patients and stand on feet over extended periods.

* Ability to work overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements; floats to other areas; and work weekends, holidays and on call as required.

* Continued ability to meet Clinical Nurse I job performance criteria.

* This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

EEO
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.