Registered Nurse - 4th Floor Med​/Surg Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Day Shift (Fixed Term)(Union

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.

The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.

Patient care within the scope of practice

Patient acuity based on patient classification decision-making method

RNs are expected to practice to the full extent of his/her legal scope of practice based on education, training and competency. RNs are expected to make judgments and decisions about patient care and to act on the assessments performed.

RNs are accountable for providing a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients through their episode of care in the hospital; for prevention of harm; for educating the patient about their condition and implementation of self-care actions; of educating about abnormal findings and when and how to report to their care‑giver; for providing comfort and compassionate care.

• Planning:
  Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift; contributes to overall unit planning and improvement.
• Directing:
  Precepting and competency validating new hires and to new procedures; teaching nursing students.
• Delegating:
  As indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAs.
• Coordinating:
  Assigned team.
• Communicating:
  Expectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.) Improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Graduation from Registered Nurse Program

BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)

1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.

If applicable – experience in treating ortho and stroke patient population preferred.

• 1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred.
• 1 year+ IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.

• 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

• Surgery: BLS, ACLS
• PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Cath Lab: BLS, ACLS
• ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire)
• Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)
• ICU/5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified.
• All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.

The hourly rate range for this position is $47.58 to $76.68. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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…