University of Southern California
RN Clinical - 7 E Abdominal Organ Transplant ICU - Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-E
University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Overview
RN Clinical - 7 E Abdominal Organ Transplant ICU - Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (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 Registered Nurse 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. Responsibilities
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 Assessments 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 complete 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, including 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/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, including room/unit orientation, Plan of Care, identifying knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care, and using MICROMEDEX information for 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 manufacture 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, MDP Rounds, Hand-Off reports, Facility Email, Student/New employee/Contract employee. 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 protocols, hand-off, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, hazardous waste management, biohazards, HIPAA/OSHA requirements, JCAHO readiness, critical values, documentation standards, and safety practices. MANAGEMENT OF CARE: Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Step-down, Telemetry, Dialysis, Psychiatric patient care and related safety measures; including management of patients with abdominal organ transplants, postoperative liver/kidney/pancreas transplants, and advanced therapies. BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Applies de-escalation techniques and restraints when appropriate; monitors safety; ensures physician assessment within required timeframes; completes debriefing as appropriate. QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies Core Measure criteria, documents appropriately, and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional activities, committees, and unit projects; may include preceptorship and research-related activities. BONUS POINTS: Preceptor, professional certification, CE hours, recognition awards. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Req Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019 Req 1 year Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN in United States Req Excellent communication skills in English (spoken, read, and written) Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, per policies Req Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service Req Ability to work independently with minimal direction Preferred Qualifications
Pref Surgical Units: ICU and Telemetry experience Pref Infusion Units: ICU experience Pref Specialty certification Required Licenses/Certifications
Req Registered Nurse (RN) – CA Board of Registered Nursing Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – must obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain; required within LA City only Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association; required for ICU/Step-down/Telemetry; may require ACLS within 180 days for some roles Req Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor (CPI) – Psychiatry Req LPS Certification and Credentialing within 90 days of eligibility – Psychiatry The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. REQ20162964
Posted Date: 09/22/2025
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RN Clinical - 7 E Abdominal Organ Transplant ICU - Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (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 Registered Nurse 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. Responsibilities
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 Assessments 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 complete 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, including 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/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, including room/unit orientation, Plan of Care, identifying knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care, and using MICROMEDEX information for 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 manufacture 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, MDP Rounds, Hand-Off reports, Facility Email, Student/New employee/Contract employee. 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 protocols, hand-off, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, hazardous waste management, biohazards, HIPAA/OSHA requirements, JCAHO readiness, critical values, documentation standards, and safety practices. MANAGEMENT OF CARE: Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Step-down, Telemetry, Dialysis, Psychiatric patient care and related safety measures; including management of patients with abdominal organ transplants, postoperative liver/kidney/pancreas transplants, and advanced therapies. BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Applies de-escalation techniques and restraints when appropriate; monitors safety; ensures physician assessment within required timeframes; completes debriefing as appropriate. QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies Core Measure criteria, documents appropriately, and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional activities, committees, and unit projects; may include preceptorship and research-related activities. BONUS POINTS: Preceptor, professional certification, CE hours, recognition awards. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Req Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019 Req 1 year Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN in United States Req Excellent communication skills in English (spoken, read, and written) Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, per policies Req Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service Req Ability to work independently with minimal direction Preferred Qualifications
Pref Surgical Units: ICU and Telemetry experience Pref Infusion Units: ICU experience Pref Specialty certification Required Licenses/Certifications
Req Registered Nurse (RN) – CA Board of Registered Nursing Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – must obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain; required within LA City only Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association; required for ICU/Step-down/Telemetry; may require ACLS within 180 days for some roles Req Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor (CPI) – Psychiatry Req LPS Certification and Credentialing within 90 days of eligibility – Psychiatry The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. REQ20162964
Posted Date: 09/22/2025
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