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Clinic Registered Nurse jobs at UCLA - 77 jobs

  • Per Diem RN - Cardiology Clinic, Santa Monica

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule hours vary between Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Posted Date 08/05/2024 Salary Range: $96.74 - 96.74 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 18224 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility In this role, you will work independently and interdependently to provide care to the patients served. You will performing Cardiac stress tests with other qualified personnel under standardized procedure within the site. These tests to include Echo Stress Treadmill, Stress Echo with Contrast and Stress Routine Treadmill. You will utilize specialized knowledge and skills for patient care, supervision, evaluation, and teaching; as well as act as a resource person within the Cardiac Stress lab. You will utilize experience, in-depth knowledge and an intuitive grasp of the patient's condition to efficiently focus on the most significant patient problems and identify, modify and document subtle changes in nursing care and/or the plan of care to address complex patient care problems. You will also collaborate with medical staff in managing pre-emergent and emergent patient care situations such as terminating a stress test when patient is in distress. * This is a 50% per diem position that may convert into career. Salary: $91.84/hourly Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Required: * Active CA RN License * BSN degree * BLCS and ACLS * 2 year or more in an acute care unit with at least 6 months cardiology experience * Ability to perform patient care in an appropriate fashion, depicting all protocols consistent with appropriate diagnostic requirements * Ability to provide timely information to the physicians (both referring and reading) * Ability to depict lethal diagnostic information that should be considered emergent and communicate with the appropriate entities * Ability to push heavy equipment to do portable studies * Ability to adhere to infection control initiatives as they pertain to the use of all equipment * Ability to utilize computer applications to review information consistent and necessary for providing continuity of care (Epic, Syngo) * Ability to work under considerable pressure and in the modification of ongoing patient care assignment * Ability to work as a team, taking and giving direction to other team members as appropriate * Knowledge of consent process * Ability to supervise and perform exercise and pharmacological cardiac stress testing in the absence of a physician * Ability to initiate and direct interventions in accordance with ACLS guidelines for patients with or without physician present under the following circumstances: life threatening or symptomatic dysrhythmias, symptomatic hypotension, and acute chest pain and Provide preliminary test results * Ability to identify high-risk patients and alert the supervising physician * Knowledge of appropriate indications for exercise testing * Knowledge of alternative physiological cardiovascular tests * Knowledge of appropriate contraindications, risks, and risk assessment of testing * Knowledge to promptly recognize and treat complications of exercise testing Competence in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and successful completion of an AHA- sponsored course in advanced cardiovascular life support and renewal on a regular basis * Knowledge of various exercise protocols and indications for each * Knowledge of basic cardiovascular and exercise physiology, including hemodynamic response * Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and the ability to recognize * Knowledge of cardiovascular drugs and how they can affect exercise performance, hemodynamics, and the ECG
    $96.7-96.7 hourly 60d+ ago
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  • RN, Per Diem - Westwood Main OR

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Variable shifts including call, holidays and weekends as assigned Posted Date 07/22/2025 Salary Range: $96.74 - 96.74 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration indefinite Job # 25830 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility The staff RN PD is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the surgical patient. Under minimal supervision, functions as a scrub and circulating nurse. Participates in call assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to comply with department standards inclusive of attendance, dress code, and a varied work schedule. The primary responsibilities of the clinical nurse include, but are not limited to, the proper care of instrumentation and equipment; direct nursing care of patients utilizing the nursing process; development and application of leadership, delegation, and communication concepts; teaching of patients, staff, and students; maintenance of professional standards. Function as a member of a team. Participate in maintaining a survey-ready environment. Ensure patient safety by following regulatory and hospital standards of care. Utilize and participate in evidence-based research to guide best practice. Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Minimum of two years experience as circulating and scrub nurse in an inpatient Operating Room Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. . Experience with Electronic Health Records to accurately document the operative procedure with surgical interventions. Skills in setting priorities, organizing workload effectively and integrating multiple assignments with multilevel personnel. Ability to speak, write, and read English with excellent medical/surgical terminology. Work independently and follow through on all assignments. Ability to move objects, such as heavy carts and handle surgical equipment safely BSN required. California Registered Nursing License required. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification required. Certified Nurse Operating Room preferred. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications preferred. Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
    $96.7-96.7 hourly 60d+ ago
  • RN, Cardiac - Westwood Main OR

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday to Friday 1500-2300; including weekends, holidays, and call as assigned Posted Date 05/27/2025 Salary Range: $65.76 - 97.76 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration INDEFINITE Job # 12710 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Under minimal supervision, function primarily as a scrub and/or circulating nurse within the Main Operating Room. Administrative and teaching responsibilities to be performed as necessary, including inventory, instrument set-ups and chart reviews. Implement appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis, relevant to an operating room arena. Function as a member of a team. Inherent duties include, but are not limited to, the proper care of instrumentation and equipment, utilization of all safety measures and the accurate completion of all documentation 1 Year Cardiac Experience Required Circulate & Scrub experience required Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility 1 Year Cardiac Experience Required Circulate & Scrub experience required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, current active California RN licensure and clinical skills applicable to nursing specialty, OR. Writing skills to accurately document the operative procedure with all interventions; i.e., drug and supply dispensing, equipment measurements and team member presence. Skills in setting priorities, organizing workload effectively and integrating multiple assignments with multilevel personnel. Skill in speaking the English language with excellent medical/surgical terminology. Ability to comply with department standards inclusive of: attendance, dress code and varied work schedule. Must pass a post offer physical. Circulate and scrub experience in an OR required. Cardiac OR experience desired. BSN required. Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
    $65.8-97.8 hourly 60d+ ago
  • RN-Per Diem-Ambulatory Float Team

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule variable shifts including weekends, and holidays. You will be required to provide 2 days of availability per week and (1) Saturday and Sunday of availability per month Posted Date 12/18/2025 Salary Range: $96.74 - 96.74 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration indefinite Job # 28473 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Become part of a unique ambulatory float pool that supports UCLA's community practice clinics. As part of the Ambulatory Float Team you will support a variety of different teams/practices to cover illnesses, holidays, and leaves of absence. This role requires a highly flexible, enthusiastic, and proactive nurse with strong clinical skills in their specialty. Must have the ability to travel to all UCLA Community Practices throughout the greater Southern California area and be physically present at the job site. Days and hours may vary depending on assignments Salary range: $96.74/hourly Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Required: * Current, valid CA RN License * BSN or MSN * BLS from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association * 2 years of RN experience * Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule * Ability to complete a Nursing physical assessment Highly desired: * RN experience in an ambulatory, ED or procedural setting * ACLS & PALS Certification
    $96.7-96.7 hourly 8d ago
  • RN - Cath Lab - Ronald Reagan Hospital

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    Become a key member of a world-class health organization. Contribute to the delivery of Magnet designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide exceptional nursing care for our patients. You will offer guidance to team members by supervising nursing interventions and assigning related tasks. You will also assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education and promote effective working relationships. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement a care plan, including providing detailed care instructions. The Cath Lab Clinical Nurse embodies the essence of professional Registered Nursing, assuming both responsibility and accountability for patients within a designated time frame. Utilizing the nursing process and collaborative input from the healthcare team, the RN delivers comprehensive care. They exemplify the professional standards set forth by the American Nurses Association (ANA), actively engaging in ethical considerations, educational endeavors, evidence-based practice, and research. Additionally, they champion quality improvement initiatives, demonstrate leadership prowess, foster collaboration among peers, evaluate professional practice, optimize resource utilization, promote environmental health, and advocate for patients as integral components of clinical nursing practice. Their role also involves the use of various medical technologies and equipment, including wall suction, defibrillators, oxygen tanks and regulators, ACT machines, point-of-care testing devices, procedure tables, hemodynamic physiologic monitors, infusion pumps, and interventional equipment such as IABP, Impella, and atherectomy devices. *May rotate to Ronald Reagan, Santa Monica and West Valley Hospitals to provide support as needed* Salary Range: $63.83 - $96.57 Hourly Qualifications *Please ensure your resume and application clearly specify the unit(s) you have worked on as part of your work experience* + BSN or MSN - required + Current California RN license - required + At least 2 years of recent ICU, Cath Lab, Emergency Department or Procedural experience - required + ACLS, BCLS and PALS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association - required + Strong IV Skills - Strongly Preferred + Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff + Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments + Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis + Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $63.8-96.6 hourly 40d ago
  • RN - Operating Room, Santa Monica Surgery Center

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday - Friday 1000-1830 Posted Date 12/10/2025 Salary Range: $65.76 - 97.76 Hourly Employment Type 1 - Staff: Contract Duration Indefinite Job # 27874 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility The clinical nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients using the nursing process in accordance with the standards of professional nursing practice. The clinical nurse performs in the professional role as described by the American Nurses Association (ANA); engaging in activities related to ethics, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality improvement, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resources utilization, environmental health, and patient advocacy as appropriate to clinical nursing practice. Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: * Current California RN license required * BSN or MSN required * OR experience required * Scrubbing and Circulating(recent) experience REQUIRED * BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required * Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis * Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments * Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
    $65.8-97.8 hourly 42d ago
  • Per Diem RN - Immediate Care - Santa Clarita

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday, All holidays Posted Date 01/06/2026 Salary Range: $96.74 - 96.74 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration indefinite Job # 28442 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility In this role you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation of care in the Immediate Care. Major functions include but are not limited to: * Triage of patient complaints, patient assessment, patient evaluation for both adult and pediatric patient populations. * Preparation and administration of intravenous drugs and fluids, immunizations, patient education and psychosocial support * Act as a resource to other licensed and unlicensed staff members * Assumes the charge nurse role during non-standard business hours including evenings, weekend and holiday hours Salary: $96.74/hourly * May convert to career* Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Required: * Current and valid California RN license * 3+ years of ER, Acute Care or Urgent Care experience * BSN or MSN * Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross * Current ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross * Pediatric Experience * Knowledge of the Adult and Pediatric patient population and practice operations * Knowledge of all aspects procedures and medication administration in an urgent care setting. * Ability to assume direct involvement and provide backup support during clinic emergencies and in patient related problem solving * Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments * Phlebotomy and IV skills * Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines * Ability to utilize appropriate interpersonal skills in all interactions * Ability to accept direction and promptly follow through on other duties as assigned with minimal supervision * Experience and knowledge to accurately screen and triage acute patient * Knowledge and experience to recognize abnormal laboratory values and respond * Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and procedures. * Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators * Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion * Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting * Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility * Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment. Preferred: * Possession of PICC line certification * Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheter management and access * Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system
    $96.7-96.7 hourly 8d ago
  • Lead Charge Nurse - 4CW ICU - Santa Monica

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 12 hour night shifts including weekends and holidays; 3 shifts/week Posted Date 08/14/2025 Salary Range: $74.16 - 107.75 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 21207 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility The Lead Charge Nurse (AN1) is responsible for assisting with the clinical management and administrative coordination of the ICU. The position is a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Coordinates multi-facility elective or urgent admissions, and transfers within the UCLA Health System, under the supervision of the UD, CNM, and Director of Patient Placement. Excellent communication skills in collaborating with referring and accepting Physicians, Executive Management, Patient and Guest Services, and hospital support systems. Develop expertise in working with the automated UCLA CareConnect EPIC EHR bed management system. Works collaboratively in the organization with management and Nursing leadership to create a systematic approach to bed management that creates a positive patient experience. Develops a working relationship with the lead staffer and assists in prospective staffing needs based on scheduled as well as anticipated needs for each service. Salary Range: $74.16 - $107.75 hourly Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: * Current California RN license required * BSN or MSN required * 2 years of ICU RN experience required * BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required * CCRN certification preferred * Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis * Ability to perform historical, physical, and behavioral patient assessments * Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff * Involvement in leading unit projects is preferred
    $74.2-107.8 hourly 60d+ ago
  • RN - Med Surg/ Telemetry- Emergency Care Unit (Overflow)- Westwood

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 1900-0730 including weekends and holidays Posted Date 12/16/2025 Salary Range: $65.76 - 97.76 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration indefinite Job # 27928 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Become a key member of a world-class health organization and contribute to the delivery of Magnet designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. U can do all this and more at UCLA Health! In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide evidence-based inpatient medical, surgical, telemetry, and stepdown level of care to patients admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department (ED). You will care for the admitted patients in the dynamic, fast-paced, high-patient turnover environment of the Emergency Department all while advancing the inpatient plan of care in coordination with the admitting team, case management and ED Charge Nurse. The Emergency Care Unit (ECU) overflow nurse will also assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education and promote effective working relationships. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement a care plan, including providing detailed care instructions. Join our team today! Salary range: $65.76 - $97.76 Hourly Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: * Current valid California RN license, required * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree, required.\ * Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire. * Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. * One year of direct patient care in a telemetry or med-surg/telemetry setting required. * Ability to manage multiple patients in an Overflow Unit with rapid patient turnover. * Clinical skills applicable to medical, surgical, telemetry, neuro and geriatric nursing. * Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis. * Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments. * Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff. * English-speaking proficiency.
    $65.8-97.8 hourly 22d ago
  • RN - Med Surg/ Telemetry- Emergency Care Unit (Overflow)- Westwood

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    Become a key member of a world-class health organization and contribute to the delivery of Magnet designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. U can do all this and more at UCLA Health! In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide evidence-based inpatient medical, surgical, telemetry, and stepdown level of care to patients admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department (ED). You will care for the admitted patients in the dynamic, fast-paced, high-patient turnover environment of the Emergency Department all while advancing the inpatient plan of care in coordination with the admitting team, case management and ED Charge Nurse. The Emergency Care Unit (ECU) overflow nurse will also assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education and promote effective working relationships. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement a care plan, including providing detailed care instructions. Join our team today! Salary range: $65.76 - $97.76 Hourly Qualifications We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: + Current valid California RN license, required + Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree, required.\ + Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire. + Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required. + One year of direct patient care in a telemetry or med-surg/telemetry setting required. + Ability to manage multiple patients in an Overflow Unit with rapid patient turnover. + Clinical skills applicable to medical, surgical, telemetry, neuro and geriatric nursing. + Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis. + Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments. + Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff. + English-speaking proficiency. UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $65.8-97.8 hourly 23d ago
  • UM Prior Authorization Review Nurse - RN

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm PST, including some weekends Posted Date 10/01/2025 Salary Range: $64.88 - 83.91 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 23831 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility At UCLA Health, the Utilization Management (UM) Review Nurse plays a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. This position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating clinical documentation related to prior authorization requests for medical services. The UM Review Nurse applies clinical judgment, regulatory standards, and established guidelines to determine medical necessity and benefit eligibility. This role works collaboratively with medical directors, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support appropriate care coordination and efficient utilization of resources. Key Responsibilities: * Conducts clinical reviews of prior authorization requests to evaluate medical necessity and benefit coverage. * Applies UCLA Health protocols and national clinical guidelines (e.g., InterQual, Milliman) in review decisions. * Coordinates escalations to medical directors and ensures timely documentation of determinations. * Communicates with providers to obtain clarification and support the decision-making process. * Ensures compliance with CMS, state, federal, and UCLA Health standards. * Reviews and validates cases submitted by non-clinical staff. * Audits documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy. * Provides mentorship and feedback to coordinators to enhance workflow efficiency. * Collaborates with UCLA Health medical directors and interdisciplinary teams for case resolution. * Serves as a liaison between clinicians, internal departments, and members. * Documents all review findings and decisions in the case management system and supports reporting initiatives. * Educates providers and staff on UM policies, criteria, and review processes. * Identifies process improvement opportunities and contributes to performance improvement projects. * Remains current with clinical best practices and UM regulatory changes. Salary Range: $64.88 - $83.91 Hourly Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility * BSN and/or MSN required * Current California RN license required * Demonstrates resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, organizational, and analytical skills required * Proficient knowledge in evidence-based medical necessity criteria, health plan medical necessity criteria and CMS criteria required * A minimum of three years of experience in utilization management, preferred * Team leading or management experience, preferred * Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high-volume work environment * Strong critical thinking and the ability to apply knowledge * Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams * Proficient computer skills including Internet search capabilities, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Managed Care software (i.e. EZ Cap, Diamond, IDX) required * Ability to effectively communicate to physician/staff the medical necessity/appropriateness/level of care criteria that is necessary for acute care hospitalization. * Ability to effectively communicate to the payer the medical necessity/appropriateness/level of care criteria that is necessary for acute care hospitalization. * Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. * Skill in abstracting and interpreting medical information from patient records. * Working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations regarding utilization review and discharge planning functions of government programs such Medicare, Medi-Cal, and CCS. * Clinical experience sufficient to understand and communicate medical diagnosis and courses of treatment to professional and non-professional personnel.
    $64.9-83.9 hourly 60d+ ago
  • UM Prior Authorization Review Nurse - RN

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    At UCLA Health, the Utilization Management (UM) Review Nurse plays a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care. This position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating clinical documentation related to prior authorization requests for medical services. The UM Review Nurse applies clinical judgment, regulatory standards, and established guidelines to determine medical necessity and benefit eligibility. This role works collaboratively with medical directors, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support appropriate care coordination and efficient utilization of resources. Key Responsibilities: + Conducts clinical reviews of prior authorization requests to evaluate medical necessity and benefit coverage. + Applies UCLA Health protocols and national clinical guidelines (e.g., InterQual, Milliman) in review decisions. + Coordinates escalations to medical directors and ensures timely documentation of determinations. + Communicates with providers to obtain clarification and support the decision-making process. + Ensures compliance with CMS, state, federal, and UCLA Health standards. + Reviews and validates cases submitted by non-clinical staff. + Audits documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy. + Provides mentorship and feedback to coordinators to enhance workflow efficiency. + Collaborates with UCLA Health medical directors and interdisciplinary teams for case resolution. + Serves as a liaison between clinicians, internal departments, and members. + Documents all review findings and decisions in the case management system and supports reporting initiatives. + Educates providers and staff on UM policies, criteria, and review processes. + Identifies process improvement opportunities and contributes to performance improvement projects. + Remains current with clinical best practices and UM regulatory changes. Salary Range: $64.88 - $83.91 Hourly Qualifications + BSN and/or MSN required + Current California RN license required + Demonstrates resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, organizational, and analytical skills required + Proficient knowledge in evidence-based medical necessity criteria, health plan medical necessity criteria and CMS criteria required + A minimum of three years of experience in utilization management, preferred + Team leading or management experience, preferred + Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high-volume work environment + Strong critical thinking and the ability to apply knowledge + Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams + Proficient computer skills including Internet search capabilities, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Managed Care software (i.e. EZ Cap, Diamond, IDX) required + Ability to effectively communicate to physician/staff the medical necessity/appropriateness/level of care criteria that is necessary for acute care hospitalization. + Ability to effectively communicate to the payer the medical necessity/appropriateness/level of care criteria that is necessary for acute care hospitalization. + Skill in setting priorities that accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. + Skill in abstracting and interpreting medical information from patient records. + Working knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations regarding utilization review and discharge planning functions of government programs such Medicare, Medi-Cal, and CCS. + Clinical experience sufficient to understand and communicate medical diagnosis and courses of treatment to professional and non-professional personnel. UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $64.9-83.9 hourly 60d+ ago
  • RN - Cath Lab - Ronald Reagan Hospital

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    General Information Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule variable Days, Monday through Saturday with 12 hour shifts from 6:30am to 7:00pm. You will have on-call responsibility with an expected 30 minute response time Posted Date 12/12/2025 Salary Range: $70.59 - 106.8 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 27030 Primary Duties and Responsibilities Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Become a key member of a world-class health organization. Contribute to the delivery of Magnet designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide exceptional nursing care for our patients. You will offer guidance to team members by supervising nursing interventions and assigning related tasks. You will also assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education and promote effective working relationships. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement a care plan, including providing detailed care instructions. The Cath Lab Clinical Nurse embodies the essence of professional Registered Nursing, assuming both responsibility and accountability for patients within a designated time frame. Utilizing the nursing process and collaborative input from the healthcare team, the RN delivers comprehensive care. They exemplify the professional standards set forth by the American Nurses Association (ANA), actively engaging in ethical considerations, educational endeavors, evidence-based practice, and research. Additionally, they champion quality improvement initiatives, demonstrate leadership prowess, foster collaboration among peers, evaluate professional practice, optimize resource utilization, promote environmental health, and advocate for patients as integral components of clinical nursing practice. Their role also involves the use of various medical technologies and equipment, including wall suction, defibrillators, oxygen tanks and regulators, ACT machines, point-of-care testing devices, procedure tables, hemodynamic physiologic monitors, infusion pumps, and interventional equipment such as IABP, Impella, and atherectomy devices. * May rotate to Ronald Reagan, Santa Monica and West Valley Hospitals to provide support as needed* Salary Range: $63.83 - $96.57 Hourly Job Qualifications Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility * Please ensure your resume and application clearly specify the unit(s) you have worked on as part of your work experience* * BSN or MSN - required * Current California RN license - required * At least 2 years of recent ICU, Cath Lab, Emergency Department or Procedural experience - required * ACLS, BCLS and PALS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association - required * Strong IV Skills - Strongly Preferred * Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff * Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments * Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis * Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
    $73k-94k yearly est. 40d ago
  • RN, Cardiac - Westwood Main OR

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    Under minimal supervision, function primarily as a scrub and/or circulating nurse within the Main Operating Room. Administrative and teaching responsibilities to be performed as necessary, including inventory, instrument set-ups and chart reviews. Implement appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis, relevant to an operating room arena. Function as a member of a team. Inherent duties include, but are not limited to, the proper care of instrumentation and equipment, utilization of all safety measures and the accurate completion of all documentation 1 Year Cardiac Experience Required Circulate & Scrub experience required Qualifications 1 Year Cardiac Experience Required Circulate & Scrub experience required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, current active California RN licensure and clinical skills applicable to nursing specialty, OR. Writing skills to accurately document the operative procedure with all interventions; i.e., drug and supply dispensing, equipment measurements and team member presence. Skills in setting priorities, organizing workload effectively and integrating multiple assignments with multilevel personnel. Skill in speaking the English language with excellent medical/surgical terminology. Ability to comply with department standards inclusive of: attendance, dress code and varied work schedule. Must pass a post offer physical. Circulate and scrub experience in an OR required. Cardiac OR experience desired. BSN required. Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $73k-94k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • RN - Westwood Main OR

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    The Staff RN is a professional caregiver responsible for providing direct patient care in the surgical setting, functioning as both a scrub and circulating nurse with minimal supervision. Key duties include ensuring proper care of surgical instruments, maintaining a safe and survey-ready environment, and participating in call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The RN utilizes the nursing process, demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, and actively contributes to patient, staff, and student education. Adherence to departmental standards and participation in evidence-based practices are essential to ensuring high-quality, safe patient care. Qualifications Required: + Experience as a circulating and scrub nurse in an inpatient Operating Room + BSN or MSN + Current California RN license + BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association + Ability to push, pull, lift, up to 35 lbs. + Skills in setting priorities, organizing workload effectively and integrating multiple assignments with multilevel personnel. + Ability to speak, write, and read English with excellent medical/surgical terminology. Preferred: + ACLS, PALS Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $73k-94k yearly est. 9d ago
  • RN, Per Diem - Westwood Main OR

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    The staff RN PD is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the surgical patient. Under minimal supervision, functions as a scrub and circulating nurse. Participates in call assignments including nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to comply with department standards inclusive of attendance, dress code, and a varied work schedule. The primary responsibilities of the clinical nurse include, but are not limited to, the proper care of instrumentation and equipment; direct nursing care of patients utilizing the nursing process; development and application of leadership, delegation, and communication concepts; teaching of patients, staff, and students; maintenance of professional standards. Function as a member of a team. Participate in maintaining a survey-ready environment. Ensure patient safety by following regulatory and hospital standards of care. Utilize and participate in evidence-based research to guide best practice.Qualifications Minimum of two years experience as circulating and scrub nurse in an inpatient Operating Room Required Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. . Experience with Electronic Health Records to accurately document the operative procedure with surgical interventions. Skills in setting priorities, organizing workload effectively and integrating multiple assignments with multilevel personnel. Ability to speak, write, and read English with excellent medical/surgical terminology. Work independently and follow through on all assignments. Ability to move objects, such as heavy carts and handle surgical equipment safely BSN required. California Registered Nursing License required. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification required. Certified Nurse Operating Room preferred. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications preferred. Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $73k-94k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • RN - GI/MPU, Santa Monica

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    GI Clinic/GI Interventional and/or ICU/ED experience strongly preferred. The clinical nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients using the nursing process in accordance with the standards of professional nursing practice. The clinical nurse performs in the professional role described by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses Associates (SGNA). The clinical nurse's roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to providing care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care. In the intraoperative phase of care, clinical nurses are expected to perform tech roles to meet departmental needs. In addition, the clinical nurse will be proficient with diagnostic procedures, interventional procedures (including call shifts), pulmonary procedures, and other procedures performed within the GI/MPU. The Registered Nurse will perform the duties and tasks for the Santa Monica Hospital GI/MPU and the Outpatient GI suite. Your shift may be variable to meet departmental needs. Qualifications Qualifications We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: + Current valid California RN license required + BSN or MSN required + Greater than six months of nursing experience required + PTU/PACU, Operating Room, ER, ICU or Procedural Unit experience preferred + BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required + ACLS from the American Heart Association required + PALS from the American Heart Association required + Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis + Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments + Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff + Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $73k-94k yearly est. 9d ago
  • RN - Operating Room, Santa Monica Surgery Center

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    The clinical nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients using the nursing process in accordance with the standards of professional nursing practice. The clinical nurse performs in the professional role as described by the American Nurses Association (ANA); engaging in activities related to ethics, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality improvement, leadership, collaboration, professional practice evaluation, resources utilization, environmental health, and patient advocacy as appropriate to clinical nursing practice. Qualifications We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: + Current California RN license required + BSN or MSN required + OR experience required + Scrubbing and Circulating(recent) experience REQUIRED + BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required + Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis + Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments + Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $73k-94k yearly est. 42d ago
  • Lead Charge Nurse - 4CW ICU - Santa Monica

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    The Lead Charge Nurse (AN1) is responsible for assisting with the clinical management and administrative coordination of the ICU. The position is a combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Coordinates multi-facility elective or urgent admissions, and transfers within the UCLA Health System, under the supervision of the UD, CNM, and Director of Patient Placement. Excellent communication skills in collaborating with referring and accepting Physicians, Executive Management, Patient and Guest Services, and hospital support systems. Develop expertise in working with the automated UCLA CareConnect EPIC EHR bed management system. Works collaboratively in the organization with management and Nursing leadership to create a systematic approach to bed management that creates a positive patient experience. Develops a working relationship with the lead staffer and assists in prospective staffing needs based on scheduled as well as anticipated needs for each service. Salary Range: $74.16 - $107.75 hourly Qualifications We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: + Current California RN license required + BSN or MSN required + 2 years of ICU RN experience required + BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required + CCRN certification preferred + Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis + Ability to perform historical, physical, and behavioral patient assessments + Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff + Involvement in leading unit projects is preferred UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $75k-96k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Lead Charge Nurse (AN1) - 5MN Intermediate Care Unit - Santa Monica

    UCLA Health 4.2company rating

    Clinic registered nurse job at UCLA

    We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Charge Nurse to lead and support our nursing team on our 5MN Intermediate Care Unit in delivering exceptional patient care. As a key member of our clinical leadership, the Charge Nurse will oversee daily operations, coordinate patient care activities, and serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a collaborative and compassionate care environment. + Supervise and coordinate nursing staff during assigned shifts. + Ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care delivery by performing active daily management to oversee quality measures. + Communicate with the interdisciplinary team by serving as a liaison between nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. + Monitor patient flow, staffing levels, and resource allocation to ensure timely throughput. + Provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to nursing team members. + Assist in onboarding and training new staff. + Respond to emergencies and resolve issues as they arise. + Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Salary Range: $74.16 - $107.75 hourly Qualifications We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with: + Current California RN license required + BSN or MSN required + BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required + 2 years or greater of Step-down/Intermediate/Progressive Care RN experience required + PCCN preferred + ACLS preferred + Advanced knowledge of cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions common in PCU settings + Proficiency in interpreting telemetry, lab results, and diagnostic test + Skilled in administering and titrating IV medications and managing complex patient care plans + Ability to lead and supervise nursing staff during shifts + Strong decision-making and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments + Experience in delegating tasks effectively while maintaining accountability + Excellent verbal and written communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams + Conflict resolution and de-escalation skills + Ability to mentor and coach staff, fostering a supportive team culture + Rapid assessment and response to changes in patient condition + Effective triage and resource management during high-acuity situations + Proactive in identifying workflow inefficiencies and implementing improvements + Knowledge of hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and state/federal regulations + Commitment to infection control, patient safety, and documentation accuracy + Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and bedside monitoring systems + Familiarity with clinical decision support tools and nursing informatics + Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire + Experience in a Magnet hospital preferred UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.
    $75k-96k yearly est. 47d ago

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