Registered Nurse - 5 North Med/Surg - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)

University of Southern California•Glendale, CA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the patient care team and supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the team to provide for patients’ safety, recovery, and comfort. The RN implements the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, development of care and education plans, implementation and evaluation of interventions, and revision of plans as needed. The role also includes patient education and advocacy, and practice in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards, including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, and DNV-GL/NIAHO standards. The RN supports department managers and directors in quality improvement and growth of unit services, collaborates with coworkers and other departments, and helps manage efficient services with meaningful outcomes. The RN exercises decision-making authority for patient care within the scope of practice and uses the patient-classification method to determine acuity. RNs are expected to practice to the full extent of their legal scope, make and act on patient-care judgments, and provide a healing environment, prevent harm, educate patients about their conditions and self-care, explain abnormal findings and when to report them, and provide comfort and compassionate care. The RN assists the charge nurse in planning shift care and contributes to unit planning and improvement. Other leadership functions include precepting and validating competencies for new hires and new procedures, teaching nursing students, delegating as appropriate to RNs, LVNs, and CNAs, coordinating the assigned team, communicating expectations to assigned staff, reporting improvement opportunities and unusual events through the chain of command, and performing other duties as assigned. The position is full-time on a 12-hour night shift and is union-represented.

Requirements

Graduation from a Registered Nurse program.
California Registered Nurse license.
BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS within 30 days of hire.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, when applicable, must be AHA-certified.
Certifications must be active on the effective date of hire or transfer unless otherwise indicated.

Nice To Haves

BSN desired; if not held upon hire, obtaining one within five years is preferred.
One year of clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Experience treating orthopedic and stroke patient populations preferred, if applicable.
Certification in a clinical specialty or management desired.

Responsibilities

Implement the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, care and education planning, interventions, evaluation, and plan revision.
Provide patient education and advocacy, compassionate care, comfort, and a healing environment while supporting patient safety and recovery.
Practice in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standards, including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, and DNV-GL/NIAHO standards.
Make patient-care decisions within the RN scope of practice, assess patient acuity using the patient-classification method, and act on patient-care assessments.
Educate patients about their condition, self-care actions, abnormal findings, and when and how to report concerns to their caregiver.
Support department managers and directors in quality improvement and growth of unit services, and collaborate with coworkers and other departments.
Assist the charge nurse in planning care delivery for the shift and contribute to unit planning and improvement.
Precept and validate competencies for new hires and new procedures, and teach nursing students.
Delegate work as appropriate to RNs, LVNs, and CNAs; coordinate the assigned team and communicate expectations to assigned staff.
Communicate improvement opportunities and unusual events through the chain of command.
Perform other duties as assigned.