RN Clinical (Specialized Workforce and Transport) - Nursing Admin - Part Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

107d • $41 - $88

About The Position

The RN – Clinical (Specialized Workforce and Transport "SWAT") position is responsible for providing continuity of patient care by making assistance available where the need arises in the hospital. The S.W.A.T. RN will primarily respond to emergency codes and rapid response calls along with assisting with the transport of critically ill patients. This role involves carrying a mobile phone and rounding on nursing units, supporting non-ICU patients at risk for rapid response or codes, providing specific duties such as IV starts, helping with admissions and discharges, assisting the nurses with multiple tasks as needed and assisting in bedside procedural sedation. This role involves a high level of collaboration with the Clinical Administrative Supervisor and Lead RNs to determine units in need of assistance. This role will require occasionally working a shift in critical care to maintain competencies. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and effectively to providers, nurses, and leaders without hesitation. The ability to clearly and effectively use SBAR to communicate about patient situations, especially during critical situations. This role is best suited for someone who is not only passionate about excellent care, but also interested in serving as a mentor/teacher for non-ICU staff when learning opportunities arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• 3-5 years Experience as an RN in critical care and/or emergency department within the last five (5) years.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and 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.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty Certification Critical Care Registered Nurse or Certified Emergency Nurse
• NIHSS Certification

Responsibilities

• Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.
• Respond to emergency codes and rapid response calls along with assisting with the transport of critically ill patients.
• Answer mobile phone in timely manner and appropriately triage calls.
• Round in nursing units, provide guidance for care of the non-ICU patients at risk for rapid response or codes.
• Carry out other duties as assigned, but not limited to IV starts, helping with admissions and discharges, assisting the nurses with multiple tasks as needed and assisting in bedside procedural sedation.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Administrative Supervisor and Lead RNs to determine units in need of assistance.
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.
• Completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition.
• Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
• Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions.
• Documents expected/projected patient outcomes.
• Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.
• Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals.
• Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals.
• Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency.
• Acts as patient advocate.
• Manages restraint use per policy.
• Ensures complete MD order per policy.
• Ensures patient monitoring per policy.
• Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms.
• Provides patient/family education as needed.
• Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning.
• Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family.
• Manages time effectively.
• Observes regulatory agency requirements.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits and perks
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees