RN, Clinical - Center for Advanced Lung Diseases - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$44 - $95•Onsite

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. The Pulmonary RN serves as pulmonary coordinator to work with the Pulmonary and Interventional Pulmonary Physicians and Nurse Practitioner. RN will educate patients on importance of medication compliance, routine periodic lab work and preventative measures. Will also follow up to ensure that all patients are up-to-date on testing, preventative measures, and follow up accordingly. Will also triage patient calls and recognize and report signs and symptoms of complications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
1 year Nursing experience prior to application required
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)

Nice To Haves

Experience with ambulatory care of a chronic disease

Responsibilities

Manages the physiological and behavioral functioning combined with psychological and social support as related to the recovery process.
Classifies the patient’s condition based on physiological, psychological, and social risk morbidity and mortality to predict the amount of work required based on the application of the steps of the professional process.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
Practices according to Keck Medicine of USC collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation.
Participates in ongoing Departmental Process Improvement projects.
Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards.
Completes initial and annual skills validations.
Functions as a patient advocate.
Assesses a patient’s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic and/or interventional procedure.
Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician.
Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures in the Special Procedures Lab.
Provides for continuous evaluation of patient care through the nursing process and patient satisfaction evaluation form.
Educates patient/patient’s family about procedure and treatment according to each patient’s individual needs and documents results.
Documents accurately, on chart, procedures performed and patient’s tolerance.
Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in clinical nursing, equipment and procedures through formal and informal continuing education.
Orients and instructs other unit personnel.
Demonstrates ability to positively influence other’s behavior by serving as a role model.
Performs other related duties as assigned.