University of Southern California
RN Clinical - 6 S Tele - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Overview
RN Clinical - 6 S Tele - 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 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 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 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 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 (e.g., 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. Includes shift-to-shift report, physician rounds, patient/family interactions, Handoff reports, facility emails, and staff communications.
ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively; able to organize and prioritize responsibilities; takes meal breaks without 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, JCAHO readiness, critical values, and basic safety practices.
MANAGEMENT OF CARE: Medical-surgical patients (6N) including THA, TKA, spinal surgery, isolation precautions, and transplant-related care as applicable; ICU/Stepdown/Telemetry considerations; dialysis; psychiatric care and behavioral restraint management; quality measures; professional development; and related duties as assigned.
BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Applies de-escalation techniques, uses restraints when appropriate, monitors safety, secures physician orders, and conducts debriefing after incidents as applicable.
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies and documents core measures, participates in data collection and process improvements related to nurse-sensitive quality indicators.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities, committees, and unit-based projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). Grandfathered BSN for hires prior to 12/2019.
Required: 1 year acute inpatient hospital experience in the United States.
Required: Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).
Required: Knowledge of medical procedures, policies, and ability to perform duties including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures per policies.
Required: Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Required: Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
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 be obtained within 30 days and renewed as required (LA City only)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association (Required for ICU, Step-down, and Telemetry)
Specialty Certification (Preferred)
Hourly rate: $44.00 - $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, internal equity, legal requirements, contract terms, funding, and market considerations.
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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 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 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 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 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 (e.g., 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. Includes shift-to-shift report, physician rounds, patient/family interactions, Handoff reports, facility emails, and staff communications.
ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively; able to organize and prioritize responsibilities; takes meal breaks without 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, JCAHO readiness, critical values, and basic safety practices.
MANAGEMENT OF CARE: Medical-surgical patients (6N) including THA, TKA, spinal surgery, isolation precautions, and transplant-related care as applicable; ICU/Stepdown/Telemetry considerations; dialysis; psychiatric care and behavioral restraint management; quality measures; professional development; and related duties as assigned.
BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Applies de-escalation techniques, uses restraints when appropriate, monitors safety, secures physician orders, and conducts debriefing after incidents as applicable.
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies and documents core measures, participates in data collection and process improvements related to nurse-sensitive quality indicators.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities, committees, and unit-based projects.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). Grandfathered BSN for hires prior to 12/2019.
Required: 1 year acute inpatient hospital experience in the United States.
Required: Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).
Required: Knowledge of medical procedures, policies, and ability to perform duties including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures per policies.
Required: Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Required: Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
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 be obtained within 30 days and renewed as required (LA City only)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association (Required for ICU, Step-down, and Telemetry)
Specialty Certification (Preferred)
Hourly rate: $44.00 - $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, internal equity, legal requirements, contract terms, funding, and market considerations.
REQ20168000
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