Registered Nurse - 4th Floor Med​/Surg Telemetry - Shift; Union

Job Overview

As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed);

and provides education and advocacy. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.

Support department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; lead collaboration with co‑workers and other departments; manage efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes. Decision‑making authority: patient care within the scope of practice, with regard to patient acuity based on classification methods. RN is expected to practice to the full extent of legal scope, make judgments and decisions about patient care, provide a healing environment, prevent harm, educate patients on their condition, implement self‑care actions, identify abnormal findings, and report appropriately.

Executive functions include assisting the charge nurse with shift planning, contributing to unit improvement, precepting and validating competency of new hires, teaching students, delegating to appropriate staff, coordinating assigned teams, communicating expectations, and reporting unusual events. Other duties are assigned as needed.

Graduation from a Registered Nurse Program. BSN desired; if not, will obtain within 5 years.

• 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Experience treating ortho and stroke patient populations preferred.
• For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses:
  • 1 year nursing experience in ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred.
  • 1 year+ IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.
• For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees:
  • Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical‑Surgical nursing preferred.
  • Certification in Medical‑Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred.

• California Registered Nurse License.
• Certification in clinical specialty or management desired.
• Legislative permits: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508, NIHSS, NRP, ENPC as applicable (within specified time frames after hire).
• All certifications must be active at the effective date of hire unless otherwise indicated.

Hourly rate range: $47.58 to $76.68.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law and will consider qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations.