RN Clinical - Interventional Pulmonary - Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$46 - $99

About The Position

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The RN coordinates patient care and education for patients and families in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and practices, within a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The role includes assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, interventions, medication and IV therapy, patient advocacy, restraint management, documentation, education, transfer and discharge coordination, safe use of patient-care equipment, communication, organization, and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. The RN may also provide care across medical-surgical, intensive care, stepdown/telemetry, dialysis, and psychiatric settings, and participate in quality measures and professional development activities. Keck Hospital of USC is a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions. Its academic medical center conducts clinical trials and offers innovative, patient-centered care. The hourly rate range for this position is $45.76–$98.80. USC is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN); employees hired before December 2019 may qualify under the stated grandfathering provision.
At least 1 year of acute inpatient hospital experience as an RN.
At least 2 years of experience in Interventional Pulmonary.
Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and the ability to understand, follow, and 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.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) is required within Los Angeles City; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide therapeutic patient care and coordinate care and education for patients and families.
Follow policies and procedures and apply scientific knowledge in clinical practice.
Complete nursing assessments on admission, each shift, and when a patient's condition changes; complete daily patient acuity assessments by 0200/1400.
Interpret assessment information and formulate nursing diagnoses.
Develop individualized plans of care, document expected outcomes, and review or revise plans daily based on patient outcomes.
Administer medications and IV therapy at prescribed intervals and complete patient-care procedures according to policy.
Delegate tasks according to others’ scope of practice and competency, and act as a patient advocate.
Manage restraint use according to policy, attempt alternatives first, obtain and verify orders and assessments, monitor patients, and complete required audits.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation, including required assessments, flow sheets, forms, care plans, and chart checks; ensure orders are transcribed and signed off before the shift ends.
Provide patient and family education, orient patients to the room or unit, identify knowledge deficits, and use or provide MICROMEDEX information.
Collaborate with case managers and physicians on discharge planning; complete transfer paperwork and ensure patient belongings accompany the patient.
Use patient-care equipment safely and appropriately according to manufacturer guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team, including through shift reports, rounds, handoffs, and facility email.
Organize and prioritize work, manage time effectively, take meal breaks without incurring overtime, and complete shifts on time.
Follow regulatory, safety, infection-control, hazardous-waste, privacy, and documentation requirements.
Manage care for medical-surgical, intensive care, stepdown/telemetry, dialysis, and psychiatric patients as applicable, including use of specialized monitoring and therapeutic modalities.
Initiate, perform, and terminate dialysis treatments according to policy and standards of care when assigned; review orders and labs, educate patients, document treatment, perform safety checks, and maintain equipment.
Use de-escalation techniques and follow behavioral restraint or seclusion requirements when applicable, including monitoring, physician notification and orders, manager notification, and debriefing.
Identify patients who meet Core Measure criteria, complete related documentation, and participate in data collection and process improvement related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
Participate in professional hospital and nursing activities, such as relief charge duties, committees, hospital teams, unit projects, research, and peer-reviewed publication.
Perform other related duties as assigned.