Registered Nurse - 5 South Med/Surg Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Day Shift (Fixed Term)(Union)

University of Southern California•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Registered Nurse 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. RNs have decision-making authority for patient care within the scope of practice and patient acuity based on patient classification decision-making method. RNs are expected to practice to the full extent of their legal scope of practice based on education, training and competency, and 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.

Requirements

Graduation from Registered Nurse Program
California Registered Nurse License
BLS (AHA certified)
ACLS (AHA certified)
NIHSS (within 30 days of hire) for ICU/5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool

Nice To Haves

BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred)
1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred
Experience in treating ortho and stroke patient population preferred (if applicable)
For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses: 1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred
For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses: 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
For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees: Certification in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred
Certification in clinical specialty or management desired

Responsibilities

Support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients.
Implement 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).
Provide education and advocacy.
Practice 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.
Provide leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments.
Manage efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.
Make judgments and decisions about patient care and act on the assessments performed.
Provide a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients through their episode of care in the hospital.
Prevent harm to patients.
Educate the patient about their condition and implementation of self-care actions.
Educate about abnormal findings and when and how to report to their care-giver.
Provide comfort and compassionate care.
Assist charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift.
Contribute to overall unit planning and improvement.
Precept and competency validate new hires and to new procedures.
Teach nursing students.
Delegate as indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAs.
Coordinate assigned team.
Communicate expectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.).
Communicate improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events.
Perform other duties as assigned.