University of Southern California
RN Clinical - Center for Advanced Lung Diseases - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exe
University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Overview
RN Clinical - Center for Advanced Lung Diseases - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Keck Medicine of USC Hospital Los Angeles, California
Overview / Responsibilities As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The RN is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The Pulmonary RN serves as pulmonary coordinator to work with the Pulmonary and Interventional Pulmonary Physicians and Nurse Practitioner. The RN will educate patients on the importance of medication compliance, routine periodic lab work, and preventative measures. The RN will also follow up to ensure that all patients are up-to-date on testing, preventative measures, and follow up accordingly. The RN will triage patient calls and recognize and report signs and symptoms of complications.
Essential Duties
The RN manages the physiological and behavioral functioning combined with psychological and social support as related to the recovery process. The priority of professional activity is toward improvement and/or maintenance of this state. The RN classifies the patient\'s condition based on physiological, psychological, and social risk morbidity and mortality to predict the amount of work required based on the application of the steps of the professional process. The professional process is composed of six core steps (data collection, data assessment and nursing diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation, and patient teaching) used to manage the patient condition for the purpose of the treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems, with the characteristics of altered functional ability and altered lifestyle, reducing risk of morbidity and mortality, and increasing the opportunity for recovery. The RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The professional RN practices according to Keck Medicine of USC collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation on the assigned unit.
Participates in ongoing Departmental Process Improvement projects.
Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards.
Completes initial and annual skills validations.
Functions as a patient advocate.
Assesses a patient\'s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic and/or interventional procedure.
Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician.
Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Special Procedures Lab.
Provides for continuous evaluation of patient care through the nursing process and patient satisfaction evaluation form.
Educates patient/patient\'s family about procedure and treatment according to each patient\'s individual needs and documents results.
Documents accurately, on chart, procedures performed and patient\'s tolerance.
Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in clinical nursing, equipment and procedures through formal and informal continuing education.
Orients and instructs other unit personnel.
Demonstrates ability to positively influence others\' behavior by serving as a role model.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
BSN is required; grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019.
1 year of nursing experience prior to application required.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, in accordance with policies and procedures.
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Experience in data management.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ambulatory care of a chronic disease.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Registered Nurse (CA Board of Registered Nursing).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days and maintained by renewal before expiration date (Required within LA City only).
The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate\'s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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Keck Medicine of USC Hospital Los Angeles, California
Overview / Responsibilities As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The RN is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The Pulmonary RN serves as pulmonary coordinator to work with the Pulmonary and Interventional Pulmonary Physicians and Nurse Practitioner. The RN will educate patients on the importance of medication compliance, routine periodic lab work, and preventative measures. The RN will also follow up to ensure that all patients are up-to-date on testing, preventative measures, and follow up accordingly. The RN will triage patient calls and recognize and report signs and symptoms of complications.
Essential Duties
The RN manages the physiological and behavioral functioning combined with psychological and social support as related to the recovery process. The priority of professional activity is toward improvement and/or maintenance of this state. The RN classifies the patient\'s condition based on physiological, psychological, and social risk morbidity and mortality to predict the amount of work required based on the application of the steps of the professional process. The professional process is composed of six core steps (data collection, data assessment and nursing diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation, and patient teaching) used to manage the patient condition for the purpose of the treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems, with the characteristics of altered functional ability and altered lifestyle, reducing risk of morbidity and mortality, and increasing the opportunity for recovery. The RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. The professional RN practices according to Keck Medicine of USC collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation on the assigned unit.
Participates in ongoing Departmental Process Improvement projects.
Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards.
Completes initial and annual skills validations.
Functions as a patient advocate.
Assesses a patient\'s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic and/or interventional procedure.
Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician.
Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Special Procedures Lab.
Provides for continuous evaluation of patient care through the nursing process and patient satisfaction evaluation form.
Educates patient/patient\'s family about procedure and treatment according to each patient\'s individual needs and documents results.
Documents accurately, on chart, procedures performed and patient\'s tolerance.
Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in clinical nursing, equipment and procedures through formal and informal continuing education.
Orients and instructs other unit personnel.
Demonstrates ability to positively influence others\' behavior by serving as a role model.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
BSN is required; grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019.
1 year of nursing experience prior to application required.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, in accordance with policies and procedures.
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Experience in data management.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ambulatory care of a chronic disease.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Registered Nurse (CA Board of Registered Nursing).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City). If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days and maintained by renewal before expiration date (Required within LA City only).
The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate\'s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
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