USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice)
RN Clinical - 7 E Abdominal Organ Transplant ICU – Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-E
USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice), California, Missouri, United States, 65018
RN Clinical - 7 E Abdominal Organ Transplant ICU – Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
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.
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 orders and 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, 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 and provides MICROMEDEX information to 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: NP Safety Goals, patient identifiers, universal protocols, hand-off, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, waste management, HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO readiness, critical values.
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies Core Measure criteria, completes Core Measure documentation, participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities, committees, hospital teams, unit-based projects, research, and peer-reviewed publications.
BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Applies de‑escalation techniques and uses restraints only when appropriate, with physician assessment within defined intervals and proper debriefing as needed.
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 the United States.
Req Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to perform duties including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, per policies and procedures.
Req Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Req Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Pref Surgical Units: ICU and Telemetry experience.
Pref Infusion Units: ICU experience.
Pref Specialty certification.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Req Registered Nurse (CA Board of Registered Nursing).
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association.
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – may be required to obtain within 30 days of hire (LA City only).
Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association. Required for Intensive Care, Step-down, Telemetry departments. RNs without prior telemetry/critical care experience must obtain ACLS within 180 days or by end of orientation.
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, 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 and policies.
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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 orders and 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, 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 and provides MICROMEDEX information to 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: NP Safety Goals, patient identifiers, universal protocols, hand-off, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, waste management, HIPAA, OSHA, JCAHO readiness, critical values.
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies Core Measure criteria, completes Core Measure documentation, participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities, committees, hospital teams, unit-based projects, research, and peer-reviewed publications.
BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Applies de‑escalation techniques and uses restraints only when appropriate, with physician assessment within defined intervals and proper debriefing as needed.
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 the United States.
Req Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to perform duties including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, per policies and procedures.
Req Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Req Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Pref Surgical Units: ICU and Telemetry experience.
Pref Infusion Units: ICU experience.
Pref Specialty certification.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Req Registered Nurse (CA Board of Registered Nursing).
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association.
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – may be required to obtain within 30 days of hire (LA City only).
Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association. Required for Intensive Care, Step-down, Telemetry departments. RNs without prior telemetry/critical care experience must obtain ACLS within 180 days or by end of orientation.
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, 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 and policies.
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