RN Clinical Cardiac - Surgery - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

121d • $47 - $100

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• 1 year Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• ICU and/or Telemetry experience.
• Certified Perioperative Registered Nurse - CNOR (AORN).

Responsibilities

• Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.
• Completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition.
• Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.
• Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
• Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions.
• Documents expected/projected patient outcomes.
• Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.
• Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals.
• Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals.
• Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency.
• Acts as patient advocate.
• Manages restraint use per policy.
• Assures complete MD order per policy.
• Ensures MD assessment per policy.
• Assures patient monitoring per policy.
• Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.
• Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms.
• Provides patient/family education as needed.
• Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning.
• Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed.
• Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family.
• Manages time effectively.
• Observes regulatory agency requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with various medical conditions.
• Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments according to policy and dialysis standards of care.
• Engages patients in therapeutic interactions.
• Demonstrates de-escalation techniques as an effort to prevent the need for behavioral restraint/seclusion.
• Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate range of $47.31 - $100.00.
• Excellent benefits and perks.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees