RN Clinical - Internal Medicine Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

9d•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. 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, 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. Performs allergy testing and spirometry tests. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
1 year RN experience required (preferably in allergy/immunology)
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

Professional certification

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 arrival at each appointment
Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis
Maintains problem list, medication list and allergies list
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
Ensures medication list is current and complete
Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan
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
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
Educational workshops
Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials
Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned.