RN Clinical - Pre/Post Operation (HC3) - Per Diem 12 Hour Varied Shifts Call Required (Non-Exempt) (Union)
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 nurse coordinates patient care and education for patients and families in accordance with established standards, policies, and practices, and provides care in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The nurse demonstrates professionalism through communication, education, and participation as a team member, and works under the supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator and/or Clinical Director of Perioperative Services. The PACU Registered Nurse manages complex patient populations using methodical, evidence-based scientific practice standards. The nurse maintains 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. 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 where clinical trials and innovative treatments are offered across a wide range of specialties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); nurses 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 prior to application.
- Excellent English communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.
- 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 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 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 or CPAN certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apply scientific knowledge consistently through the nursing process and formulate plans for direct and indirect patient care.
- Perform nursing skills and actions essential to patient care.
- Explain health treatments and provide teaching to patients and families.
- Delegate tasks according to others’ scope of practice, preparation, and capability.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care, modify plans as needed, observe responses, and interpret information.
- Advocate for patients by initiating actions to advance the plan of care.
- Initiate and support change decisions.
- Participate in professional practice development, including nursing committees, research, policy development and review, and improvement projects.
- Maintain knowledge of current policies and share awareness of new trends and technology.
- Provide age-specific patient care and use the six core nursing-process steps: data collection, assessment and nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, and patient teaching.
- Collaborate with surgeons, coworkers, and ancillary staff while providing direct PACU care.
- Use policies and procedures to support the RN 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 Millennium to place physician orders.
- Work as a team member and maintain a positive attitude.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
