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, in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. This role 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 practice. The RN supports patients’ physiological and behavioral functions and provides psychological and sociological support to patients and families throughout recovery, with a priority of improving or maintaining the patient’s pre-surgical state. The position is at Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions. The hospital is an academic medical center with clinical trials and affiliated research institutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); applicants hired before December 2019 may be 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 proficient English speaking, reading, and writing.
- 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.
- 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.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Los Angeles City Fire Life Safety Training; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal (required within LA City only).
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Nice To Haves
- Critical Care Nursing Certificate (CCRN) from AACN or CPAN certification.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process and scientific knowledge to provide direct and indirect patient care.
- Coordinate patient care and education for patients and families.
- Formulate care plans, perform essential nursing skills, and evaluate care effectiveness; modify plans and interpret information as needed.
- Explain health treatments and teach patients and families.
- Delegate tasks based on scope of practice, preparation, and capability.
- 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 or review, and unit-based improvement projects.
- Stay informed about current policies and share awareness of new trends and technology.
- Provide age-specific care and use the six core nursing process steps to manage patient conditions.
- 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 departmental and hospital performance improvement and quality control activities.
- 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.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
