RN Clinical - Pavilion Multispec Cl - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California • Pasadena, CA

2d • $53 - $87 • Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
• 2 years Experience as RN.
• 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.
• Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• 2 years’ experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• Experience with a multi-specialty clinic preferred
• Professional certification
• Other: Assesses a patient’s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic procedure.
• Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician.
• Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic procedures in the Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab.
• Educates patient/patient’s family about procedure and treatment according to each patient’s individual needs and documents results.
• Documents accurately, on chart, procedures performed and patient’s tolerance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references.
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process.
• Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient encounter via telephone or in clinic.
• Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis.
• Maintains problem list, medication list and allergies list when indicated.
• Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as indicated. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy. Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate.
• Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters.
• Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan.
• Maintain B/P machine. Correctly identifies and notifies appropriate department about defective equipment.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by: Appropriate patient/family interactions Effectively triages phone calls Utilizing e-mail system SBAR
• Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime.
• Observes regulatory agency requirements: National Patient Safety Goals Uses two patient identifiers Does not use unapproved abbreviations Uses procedural time out Uses appropriate communication between providers Completes medication reconciliation Maintains audible alarms Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPPA OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO (continuous survey readiness Critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated Maintains a safe work environment for self and others
• Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements
• Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief charge nurse Nursing committees/councils Journal club Educational workshops Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials
• Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned
• Assesses a patient’s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic procedure.
• Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician.
• Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic procedures in the Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab.
• Educates patient/patient’s family about procedure and treatment according to each patient’s individual needs and documents results.
• Documents accurately, on chart, procedures performed and patient’s tolerance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
• We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level