RN Clinical - Pre/Post Op (HC4) - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team and uses the nursing process to provide therapeutic care. 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 PACU Registered Nurse manages diverse and complex patient populations using methodical, evidence-based scientific practice standards. The RN supports patients’ physiological and behavioral functions and provides psychological and sociological support to patients and families during recovery, with priority given to improving or maintaining the patient’s pre-surgical state. The role works under the supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator and/or Clinical Director of Perioperative Services. The position is full-time, with 10-hour rotating shifts, and is non-exempt and union-represented. The hourly rate range is $45.76–$98.80. USC considers factors including responsibilities, experience, education and training, skills, internal peer equity, applicable laws and contractual stipulations, funding, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); employees hired before December 2019 are grandfathered from the BSN requirement.
- One year of prior PACU experience or one year in a high-acuity Intensive Care setting immediately before application.
- Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and 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) credential 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.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Critical Care Nursing Certificate (CCRN) from AACN; CCRN or CPAN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply scientific knowledge consistently through the nursing process.
- Formulate plans for direct and indirect patient care and perform skills essential to nursing action.
- Explain health treatments and teach patients and families.
- Delegate tasks according to others’ scope of practice, preparation, and capability.
- Evaluate care effectiveness, modify plans, observe modifications, and interpret information.
- Advocate for patients by initiating actions to advance their plans of care.
- Initiate and support change decisions.
- Participate in professional practice development, including nursing committees, research, policy development and review, and unit-based improvement projects.
- Maintain knowledge of current policies and share awareness of new trends and technology.
- Provide appropriate age-specific care.
- Use the six core steps of data collection, assessment and nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and patient teaching to manage patient conditions.
- Collaborate with surgeons, coworkers, and ancillary staff in providing direct PACU patient care.
- Use policies and procedures to support the RN’s scope of practice.
- Assist with performance improvement and quality-control activities for the department and hospital.
- Assist with staff orientation, training, and continuing education.
- Adhere to governing regulations, including hospital policies, Title 22, and JCAHO requirements.
- Use Cerner Millenium to place physician orders.
- Work as a team member and maintain a positive attitude.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
