RN Clinical - Newport Bch Multispec Cl – Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Plaza, ND

23h•$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 and their families in the outpatient setting. This role involves escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining and recording vital signs and medication lists, monitoring patient flow, assisting physicians with minor clinical procedures, performing EKGs, preparing patient charts, and administering medications as directed. The RN will also schedule diagnostic tests, handle administrative duties such as patient calls and faxes, and obtain prior authorizations. Ensuring patient privacy, safety, confidentiality, and maintaining a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations are critical. Compliance with infection control policies is also essential. The role requires adherence to policies and procedures, and the ability to apply the nursing process effectively. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, documentation, and patient/family education. The RN will also manage equipment, communicate effectively with the healthcare team, patients, and families, and manage time efficiently. Adherence to regulatory agency requirements, including National Patient Safety Goals, HIPAA, and OSHA, is mandatory. The role also involves participation in quality measures and professional development activities, with opportunities to serve as a relief charge nurse and participate in committees and workshops. Additional duties may be assigned, including assisting with cardiac diagnostic procedures and educating patients about procedures and treatments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
6 - 12 months Experience in acute care setting.
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)

Nice To Haves

1 year Experience in the care and coordination of care for neurosurgery patients.
Administrative experience at the Program Manager level preferred.
Experience with JCAHO accreditation and DHS regulations strongly preferred.
Case Management principles and operations experience strongly preferred.
Professional certification

Responsibilities

Escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient chart with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician.
Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.
Performs various administrative duties, including answering phone patient calls, returning phone calls, triaging patient calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations.
Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained.
Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.
Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
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.