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

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$46 - $99•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and is accountable for coordinating patient care and education for patients and families in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The nurse applies scientific knowledge in practice, assesses patients, formulates nursing diagnoses, develops and updates individualized plans of care, administers medications and IV therapy, performs procedures, delegates tasks appropriately, and advocates for patients. The role includes accurate clinical documentation, patient and family education, transfer and discharge coordination, safe equipment use, and effective communication with the healthcare team. The nurse is expected to organize and prioritize work, comply with regulatory and safety requirements, and support care across relevant clinical settings and patient populations, including acute medical-surgical, intensive care, stepdown/telemetry, dialysis, and psychiatric care. Responsibilities also include quality measures, 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 affiliated research institutions and clinical trials. The stated hourly rate range for this position is $45.76–$98.80.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); employees hired before December 2019 may be grandfathered from the BSN requirement.
At least 1 year of acute inpatient hospital experience as a Registered Nurse.
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); if the card is not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration. Required within LA City only.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess patients, interpret assessment information, formulate nursing diagnoses, develop individualized plans of care, and review and update plans based on patient outcomes.
Administer medications and IV therapy at prescribed intervals and complete patient care procedures according to policy.
Delegate tasks based on scope of practice and competency, and act as a patient advocate.
Manage restraint use according to policy, including attempting alternatives, obtaining required orders and assessments, monitoring patients, and completing required audits and documentation.
Complete accurate clinical documentation, including assessments, flow sheets, care plans, risk assessments, transfer forms, and chart checks; ensure orders are transcribed and signed off before the end of the shift.
Provide patient and family education, orient patients to the room and unit, identify knowledge deficits, and use or provide MICROMEDEX information.
Collaborate with case managers and physicians on discharge planning and complete transfer paperwork and belongings tracking.
Use patient care equipment safely and appropriately according to manufacturer guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members, including during hand-offs, rounds, and shift reports.
Organize and prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively, take meal breaks without incurring overtime, and complete the shift on time.
Follow regulatory, privacy, occupational safety, infection control, medication, patient identification, hand-off, and other patient safety requirements.
Manage care for medical-surgical patients, including the patient populations and precautions described for the relevant units.
Manage complex critically ill patients and advanced therapeutic modalities in intensive care settings.
Manage high-acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care in stepdown and telemetry units.
Initiate, perform, and terminate dialysis treatments according to policy and standards of care; review orders and labs, inform patients, document treatment, perform safety checks, and maintain equipment.
Provide psychiatric patient care, including therapeutic interactions, safety monitoring, treatment planning, visitor and contraband procedures, legal-status checks, and administration of psychotropic medications with required consent and documentation.
Use de-escalation techniques and manage behavioral restraint or seclusion when appropriate, including monitoring, physician notification and orders, and post-incident debriefing.
Identify patients meeting Core Measure criteria, complete required documentation, and participate in data collection and process improvement related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
Participate in professional hospital and nursing activities, committees, teams, unit projects, research, or peer-reviewed publication.
Perform other related duties as assigned.