RN Clinical - Gamma Knife - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide therapeutic patient care and education to patients and families in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The RN is accountable for coordinating care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and practices. The Gamma Unit RN provides complete care for stereotactic radiosurgery patients and coordinates care for patients requiring epilepsy surgery. The RN communicates with nursing and house staff to review progress and adjust treatment plans under the direction of Neurological Surgery faculty, and works with the Department of Neurology on preoperative preparation and postoperative follow-up. The RN manages patient physiological and behavioral functioning and provides psychological and social support related to recovery. The role includes assessing patients’ physiological, psychological, and social risks; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; and teaching patients. The RN provides age-appropriate care, works collaboratively and respectfully, and delegates in accordance with USCUH collaboration principles. The position also involves assisting with stereotactic radiosurgery procedures and diagnostic testing in the Gamma Unit Suite when needed; educating patients and families; accurately documenting procedures and patient tolerance; supporting procedure-room flow and inventory control; participating in process-improvement and customer-satisfaction efforts; completing skills validations; orienting and instructing personnel; and maintaining professional knowledge through continuing education.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); BSN requirement is grandfathered for employees hired before December 2019.
- Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow, and perform duties in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations, and procedures, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures.
- Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) certification; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration when working within LA City.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in Critical Care, Operating Room, or Day Surgery.
- Experience in Neurosurgery and Moderate Sedation.
- ICU and Telemetry experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide complete nursing care for stereotactic radiosurgery patients in the Gamma Unit.
- Coordinate care for patients requiring epilepsy surgery, including communication with Neurology regarding preoperative preparation and postoperative follow-up.
- Communicate with nursing and house staff to review patient progress and adjust treatment plans under the direction of Neurological Surgery faculty.
- Use the nursing process to collect and assess patient data, identify nursing diagnoses, plan and implement care, evaluate outcomes, and provide patient teaching.
- Provide age-appropriate care and psychological and social support related to patient recovery.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with the care team and delegate in accordance with USCUH collaboration principles.
- Participate in departmental process-improvement projects and support hospital-wide service-excellence standards.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator regarding Gamma Unit procedure-room flow and inventory control.
- Complete initial and annual skills validations.
- Advocate for patients and assess their knowledge and understanding of procedures.
- Plan testing and treatment with patients in coordination with physicians.
- Assist with stereotactic radiosurgery procedures and, when necessary, diagnostic tests in the Gamma Unit Suite.
- Educate patients and families about procedures and treatment according to individual needs, and document education results.
- Accurately document procedures performed and patients’ tolerance in the chart.
- Maintain professional growth regarding clinical nursing trends, equipment, and procedures through formal and informal continuing education.
- Orient and instruct other unit personnel and serve as a positive role model.
- Continuously evaluate patient care through the nursing process and patient-satisfaction evaluation forms.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
