University of Southern California
RN Clinical - 5W ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222
RN Clinical - 5W ICU - Full Time Night Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
Keck Medicine of USC – Hospital, Los Angeles, California
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 coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Essential Duties:
Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.
Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.
ASSESSMENT: Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.
DIAGNOSIS: Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
PLAN: Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.
INTERVENTION: Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others' scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy. Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Ensures MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Ensures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.
DOCUMENTATION: Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment, Pain scale assessment and reassessment, Daily flow sheet, Restraint flow sheet, Diabetes flow sheet, Educational flow sheet, Kardex, Care Plan, Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall, MAR, Equipment & Supplies, Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms, Belonging Tracking Form. Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift. Completes 12h/24h chart checks.
EDUCATION: Provides patient/family education as needed; room/unit orientation; Plan of Care; identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care; uses MICROMEDEX information with patients and families.
TRANSFER & DISCHARGE: Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.
EQUIPMENT: Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacturer guidelines (IV pump, Feeding pump, PCA pump, Epidural pump, Sequential compression device, Wound VAC, Heating pad/pump).
COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: shift-to-shift report, physician rounds, patient/family interactions, hand-off reports, facility email, student/new employee/contract employee communication.
ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively; able to organize and prioritize responsibilities; takes meal breaks without incurring overtime; completes shift on time.
OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals, patient identifiers, universal protocol, hand-off, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, waste management, HIPAA/OSHA requirements, JCAHO readiness, critical values documentation, and related safety practices.
MANAGEMENT OF CARE: Acute medical-surgical, ICU, step-down/telemetry, dialysis, psychiatric, and related high-acuity patient care with appropriate procedures and safety measures.
BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Applies de-escalation techniques when possible and uses restraints per policy with physician assessment within specified timeframes; conducts debriefing after incidents as appropriate.
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies Core Measure criteria, completes documentation, and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional activities, committees, and unit-based projects.
PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
Required Qualifications:
BSN degree (or grandfathered BSN for hires prior to 12/2019).
1 year acute inpatient hospital RN experience.
Preferred: Surgical ICU and Telemetry experience.
Excellent communication skills in English (spoken, reading, and writing).
Knowledge of medical procedures and ability to perform duties including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures per policies.
Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service; ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Nurse (CA Board of Registered Nursing).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training – LA City (if not on hire, must obtain within 30 days and maintain).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (required for ICU, Step-down, Telemetry). RNs without prior telemetry or critical care experience must obtain ACLS within 180 days or by end of orientation, whichever is sooner.
Specialty certification preferred.
Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00. USC considers factors such as scope of position, experience, education, skills, and market considerations when making offers.
REQ20166545 | Posted Date: 09/01/2025
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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 coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Essential Duties:
Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.
Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.
ASSESSMENT: Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.
DIAGNOSIS: Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
PLAN: Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.
INTERVENTION: Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others' scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy. Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Ensures MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Ensures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.
DOCUMENTATION: Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment, Pain scale assessment and reassessment, Daily flow sheet, Restraint flow sheet, Diabetes flow sheet, Educational flow sheet, Kardex, Care Plan, Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall, MAR, Equipment & Supplies, Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms, Belonging Tracking Form. Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift. Completes 12h/24h chart checks.
EDUCATION: Provides patient/family education as needed; room/unit orientation; Plan of Care; identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care; uses MICROMEDEX information with patients and families.
TRANSFER & DISCHARGE: Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.
EQUIPMENT: Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacturer guidelines (IV pump, Feeding pump, PCA pump, Epidural pump, Sequential compression device, Wound VAC, Heating pad/pump).
COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: shift-to-shift report, physician rounds, patient/family interactions, hand-off reports, facility email, student/new employee/contract employee communication.
ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively; able to organize and prioritize responsibilities; takes meal breaks without incurring overtime; completes shift on time.
OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals, patient identifiers, universal protocol, hand-off, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, waste management, HIPAA/OSHA requirements, JCAHO readiness, critical values documentation, and related safety practices.
MANAGEMENT OF CARE: Acute medical-surgical, ICU, step-down/telemetry, dialysis, psychiatric, and related high-acuity patient care with appropriate procedures and safety measures.
BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Applies de-escalation techniques when possible and uses restraints per policy with physician assessment within specified timeframes; conducts debriefing after incidents as appropriate.
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies Core Measure criteria, completes documentation, and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional activities, committees, and unit-based projects.
PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
Required Qualifications:
BSN degree (or grandfathered BSN for hires prior to 12/2019).
1 year acute inpatient hospital RN experience.
Preferred: Surgical ICU and Telemetry experience.
Excellent communication skills in English (spoken, reading, and writing).
Knowledge of medical procedures and ability to perform duties including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures per policies.
Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service; ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Nurse (CA Board of Registered Nursing).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training – LA City (if not on hire, must obtain within 30 days and maintain).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (required for ICU, Step-down, Telemetry). RNs without prior telemetry or critical care experience must obtain ACLS within 180 days or by end of orientation, whichever is sooner.
Specialty certification preferred.
Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00. USC considers factors such as scope of position, experience, education, skills, and market considerations when making offers.
REQ20166545 | Posted Date: 09/01/2025
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