RN Clinical - Recovery Room (PACU) - Per Diem 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$44 - $95

About The Position

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. He/she works under the supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator and/or Clinical Director of Perioperative Services. The PACU Registered Nurse (RN) manages a variety of complex patient populations by utilizing methodical and evidence-based scientific practice standards. The PACU RN manages the patient by maintaining physiological and behavioral functions, as well as, providing psychological and sociological support to the patient and family during the recovery process. The priority of the PACU RN is toward improvement and/or maintenance of the patient’s pre-surgical state. Consistently transfers scientific knowledge in applying the nursing process. Formulates care plan for direct and indirect care. Performs skills essential to nursing action to be taken. Explains health treatment and teaches client and family. Delegates tasks to others based on scope of practice, preparation and capability. Evaluates effectiveness of care and modifies plan, observes modifications and interprets information. Acts as patient advocate by initiating action to advanced plan of care. Initiates and supports change decisions. Participates in the development of professional practice, i.e., nursing committees, research, policy development/review, unit based improvement projects (internal and external). Demonstrates knowledge about current policies and shares awareness about new trends/technology. Provides appropriate age-specific care to patients. Utilizes the six core steps (data collection, data assessment and nursing diagnosis, plans, implements, evaluates and patient teaching) to manage the patient’s condition. Collaborates with surgeon, co-workers and other ancillary staff while providing direct care to the PACU patient. Utilizes policies and procedures to support the RN’s scope of practice. Assists in establishing and maintaining performance improvement and quality control activities to support the department, as well as, the hospital. Assists in providing orientation, training and continuing education for the staff. Adheres to governing regulations such as hospital policies, Title 22 and JCAHO. Competent in utilizing Cerner Millenium to place physician orders. Is a team player and possesses a positive attitude. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
1 year Prior PACU experience or one year in a high acuity Intensive Care setting immediately prior to application
Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Critical Care Nursing Certificate - CCRN (AACN)
CCRN or CPAN preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities
Relief Charge Nurse
Nursing committees/councils
Hospital Teams
Unit Based Projects
Research
Published peer review article
Formulates care plan for direct and indirect care.
Performs skills essential to nursing action to be taken.
Explains health treatment and teaches client and family.
Delegates tasks to others based on scope of practice, preparation and capability.
Evaluates effectiveness of care and modifies plan, observes modifications and interprets information.
Acts as patient advocate by initiating action to advanced plan of care.
Initiates and supports change decisions.
Participates in the development of professional practice, i.e., nursing committees, research, policy development/review, unit based improvement projects (internal and external).
Demonstrates knowledge about current policies and shares awareness about new trends/technology.
Provides appropriate age-specific care to patients.
Utilizes the six core steps (data collection, data assessment and nursing diagnosis, plans, implements, evaluates and patient teaching) to manage the patient’s condition.
Collaborates with surgeon, co-workers and other ancillary staff while providing direct care to the PACU patient.
Utilizes policies and procedures to support the RN’s scope of practice.
Assists in establishing and maintaining performance improvement and quality control activities to support the department, as well as, the hospital.
Assists in providing orientation, training and continuing education for the staff.
Adheres to governing regulations such as hospital policies, Title 22 and JCAHO.
Competent in utilizing Cerner Millenium to place physician orders.
Is a team player and possesses a positive attitude.
Performs other duties as assigned.