University of Southern California
RN Clinical - 6 S Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Overview
RN Clinical - 6 S Telemetry - Full 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 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.
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 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. Assures 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: Admission Assessment, Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention, 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 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 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, MDP rounds, Hand-Off reports, Facility e-mails, 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, unapproved abbreviations, Universal Protocol, hand-off, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, hazardous waste management, biohazard/sharps, HIPAA, OSHA requirements. Maintains safe practice in the work environment including body mechanics, electrical safety, and infection control procedures.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL/SURGICAL PATIENTS (6N): Manages patients with THA, TKA, spinal surgery, isolation precautions for CF patients, hepatic encephalopathy and related care.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S: Manages complex critically ill patients and advanced therapeutic modalities (e.g., hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT, VADs, transplants, open heart).
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS: Manages high acuity patients on specialized monitoring and care (e.g., post-transplant, ventilator care, lines, VADs).
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT: Initiates, performs and terminates dialysis; reviews orders and labs; communicates treatment plan; completes documentation; ensures safety checks and machine maintenance.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT: Engages therapeutic interactions, maintains milieu, monitors safety, participates in treatment planning, manages contraband and documentation as required.
BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: De-escalation, application and monitoring of restraints with timely physician assessment and debriefing as required.
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies and documents Core Measures and participates in data collection related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional activities and hospital committees; unit-based projects; research and recognized accolades.
BONUS POINTS: Preceptor, professional certification, CEH, recognition awards, and related items.
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 in the United States.
Req Excellent communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing).
Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions; ability to perform duties 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 and supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
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 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association) – Required for Intensive Care, Step-down, and Telemetry.
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) or obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain by renewal; 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, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws and contractual considerations.
REQ20168049 Posted Date: 10/27/2025
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RN Clinical - 6 S Telemetry - Full 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 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.
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 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. Assures 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: Admission Assessment, Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention, 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 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 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, MDP rounds, Hand-Off reports, Facility e-mails, 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, unapproved abbreviations, Universal Protocol, hand-off, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, hazardous waste management, biohazard/sharps, HIPAA, OSHA requirements. Maintains safe practice in the work environment including body mechanics, electrical safety, and infection control procedures.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL/SURGICAL PATIENTS (6N): Manages patients with THA, TKA, spinal surgery, isolation precautions for CF patients, hepatic encephalopathy and related care.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S: Manages complex critically ill patients and advanced therapeutic modalities (e.g., hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT, VADs, transplants, open heart).
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS: Manages high acuity patients on specialized monitoring and care (e.g., post-transplant, ventilator care, lines, VADs).
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT: Initiates, performs and terminates dialysis; reviews orders and labs; communicates treatment plan; completes documentation; ensures safety checks and machine maintenance.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT: Engages therapeutic interactions, maintains milieu, monitors safety, participates in treatment planning, manages contraband and documentation as required.
BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: De-escalation, application and monitoring of restraints with timely physician assessment and debriefing as required.
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies and documents Core Measures and participates in data collection related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional activities and hospital committees; unit-based projects; research and recognized accolades.
BONUS POINTS: Preceptor, professional certification, CEH, recognition awards, and related items.
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 in the United States.
Req Excellent communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing).
Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions; ability to perform duties 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 and supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
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 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association) – Required for Intensive Care, Step-down, and Telemetry.
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) or obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain by renewal; 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, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and applicable laws and contractual considerations.
REQ20168049 Posted Date: 10/27/2025
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