RN - Clinical - Pre/Post Op (HC3) - Full Time 12 Hour Rotating (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and uses the nursing process to provide therapeutic care, coordinate patient care, and educate patients and families in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. In the Pre/Post Op and PACU setting, the nurse cares for complex patient populations throughout the recovery process, supporting physiological and behavioral functions and providing psychological and sociological support. Care is focused on improving or maintaining the patient’s pre-surgical state. The nurse works under the supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator and/or Clinical Director of Perioperative Services and demonstrates professionalism through communication, education, and teamwork. The nurse applies evidence-based scientific knowledge and the nursing process to formulate and evaluate care plans, perform nursing skills, teach patients and families, delegate tasks within appropriate scope and capability, and advocate for patients. The role collaborates with surgeons, coworkers, and ancillary staff; supports changes to care; and participates in professional practice development, committees, research, policy work, and quality improvement. The nurse provides age-specific care, follows policies and governing regulations, helps orient and educate staff, and uses Cerner Millennium to place physician orders. Keck Hospital of USC is a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions. It is an academic medical center with clinical trials conducted at the hospital and affiliated research institutions. The hourly pay range for this position is $45.76–$98.80 USD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); nurses hired before December 2019 are grandfathered from the BSN requirement.
At least one year of prior PACU experience or one year in a high-acuity Intensive Care setting immediately before application.
Excellent English communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to perform duties, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations, and procedures.
Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held at hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal, as required within LA City.

Nice To Haves

Critical Care Nursing Certificate (CCRN) or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification preferred.
Preceptor experience earns bonus points.
Professional certification earns bonus points.
More than eight non-mandatory continuing education hours earns bonus points.
USC University Hospital Nurse Week recognition earns bonus points.
Monthly hospital or unit Spirit Award recognition earns bonus points.
Public nursing recognition earns bonus points.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide therapeutic patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
Educate patients and families about health treatment and provide psychological and sociological support during recovery.
Maintain or improve patients’ physiological and behavioral functions and support their return to pre-surgical state.
Formulate, implement, evaluate, and modify direct and indirect care plans.
Perform nursing skills essential to patient care and delegate tasks according to scope of practice, preparation, and capability.
Advocate for patients by initiating actions to advance the plan of care and supporting appropriate care-related changes.
Collaborate with surgeons, coworkers, and ancillary staff in providing direct PACU care.
Provide appropriate age-specific care and use the six core nursing-process steps to manage patient conditions.
Participate in professional practice development, nursing committees, research, policy development and review, and unit-based improvement projects.
Maintain awareness of current policies and emerging trends and technology.
Assist with performance improvement and quality-control activities for the department and hospital.
Assist with staff orientation, training, and continuing education.
Follow hospital policies and governing regulations, including Title 22 and JCAHO requirements.
Use Cerner Millennium to place physician orders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.