Trauma Nurse Navigator - Days - FT - Orange

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461‑bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Position Summary

The Trauma Nurse Coordinator is an experienced registered nurse accountable for the effective clinical care coordination of trauma patients and their families/caregivers. The role eliminates barriers to timely care, facilitates seamless care transitions, and increases patient and provider satisfaction. As the front‑line point of contact, the coordinator proactively identifies patient needs, ensures access to emotional support and clinical guidance throughout care within the complex UCI Health system, and triages or refers inquiries appropriately. The position works with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager to develop and grow the program and provides nursing services and other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Understands the age‑specific cognitive, physical, emotional and maturation processes
• Five years of recent RN experience in a related clinical setting such as ICU or ED
• Demonstrates customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Demonstrated experience working in a busy, highly detailed environment
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience working with trauma patients in a clinical setting
• Experience navigating patients through a complex healthcare system
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• Basic Life Support

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Total Rewards

UCI offers a range of benefits, including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks. For details on compensation practices and benefits, please refer to the provided links.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti‑Discrimination Policy.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center at or (949) 824‑0500, Monday‑Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Applicants must be able to provide proof of work authorization.