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

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide therapeutic care and is accountable for coordinating patient care and educating patients and families. Care is delivered in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The role includes assessment, nursing diagnosis, care planning, interventions, documentation, patient and family education, transfer and discharge coordination, safe use of equipment, communication, organization, and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. The nurse may be responsible for care across medical-surgical, intensive care, stepdown/telemetry, dialysis, and psychiatric settings, including patients with complex or critical conditions and those requiring specialized monitoring and advanced therapeutic modalities. The position also involves participation in quality measures and professional development, and other related duties as assigned. Keck Hospital of USC is a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions. It is an academic medical center with clinical trials and affiliated research institutions. The hourly rate range is $45.76–$98.80. This is a part-time, 12-hour day-shift, non-exempt union position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN); candidates hired before December 2019 may be grandfathered from the BSN requirement.
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 the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and the 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.
Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration. Required within LA City only.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing assessments on admission, each shift, and when a patient's condition changes; complete patient acuity documentation by 0200/1400 daily.
Interpret assessment information and formulate nursing diagnoses.
Develop individualized plans of care, document expected outcomes, and review, revise, and update plans daily based on patient outcomes.
Administer medications and IV therapy at prescribed intervals and perform 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, ensure required physician orders and assessments, monitor patients, and complete restraint documentation.
Complete and maintain required clinical documentation, including assessments, flow sheets, care plans, risk assessments, medication records, transfer forms, and chart checks; transcribe and sign off orders before the end of the shift.
Educate patients and families, orient them to the room and unit, identify knowledge deficits, and provide MICROMEDEX information as appropriate.
Collaborate with case managers and/or physicians on discharge planning; complete transfer paperwork and ensure patient belongings are sent with the patient.
Use patient-care equipment safely and appropriately according to manufacturer guidelines and policy.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team through reports, rounds, handoffs, and other interactions.
Organize and prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively, take meal breaks without incurring overtime, and complete the shift on time.
Follow regulatory, patient safety, hazardous-waste, infection-control, documentation, and workplace safety requirements.
Manage medical-surgical, intensive-care, stepdown/telemetry, dialysis, and psychiatric patients as applicable, including specialized monitoring, therapies, precautions, and treatment plans.
Initiate, perform, and terminate dialysis treatments according to policy and standards; review orders and labs, complete safety checks and documentation, maintain equipment, and contact physicians when required orders are missing.
Use de-escalation techniques and, when appropriate, apply behavioral restraint or seclusion; monitor patient safety, obtain required physician assessments and orders, notify the manager, and complete debriefing.
Identify patients meeting Core Measure criteria, complete related documentation, and participate in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
Participate in professional hospital and nursing activities, such as committees, councils, teams, projects, research, precepting, and relief charge duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned.