RN Clinical - Pre-Post Op HC4 - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse uses the nursing process to provide therapeutic care and is accountable for coordinating patient care and education for patients and families in accordance with standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The PACU RN manages complex patient populations using methodical, evidence-based practice, supporting patients’ physiological and behavioral functions and providing psychological and sociological support to patients and families during recovery. Care prioritizes improving or maintaining the patient’s pre-surgical state. The nurse formulates and evaluates plans of direct and indirect care, performs nursing skills, teaches patients and families, delegates tasks within others’ scope and capabilities, and advocates for patients. The role collaborates with surgeons, coworkers, and ancillary staff; supports changes in care; and participates in professional practice development, committees, research, policy development, and unit improvement. The nurse contributes to performance improvement and quality control, staff orientation and education, and follows hospital policies and governing regulations, including Title 22 and JCAHO requirements. The position uses Cerner Millennium to place physician orders and works under the supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator and/or Clinical Director of Perioperative Services. This is a full-time position with 10-hour rotating shifts. The posted hourly rate range is $45.76–$98.80. Keck Hospital of USC is a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions, with clinical trials and research through the hospital and affiliated institutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN); employees 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 English communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing proficiently.
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.
Registered Nurse license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration. Required within LA City only.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Critical Care Nursing Certificate (CCRN) from AACN; CCRN or CPAN preferred.
Preceptor experience or recognition.
Professional certification.
More than 8 non-mandatory continuing education hours.
USC Keck Hospital Nurse Week recognition.
Monthly hospital or unit Spirit Award recognition.
Public nursing recognition.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care and education for patients and families.
Manage PACU patients’ physiological and behavioral functions and provide psychological and sociological support during recovery.
Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice to assess patients, formulate care plans, implement care, evaluate outcomes, and provide patient teaching.
Perform nursing skills and delegate tasks based on scope of practice, preparation, and capability.
Explain health treatments and teach patients and families.
Advocate for patients and initiate actions to advance the plan of care.
Collaborate with surgeons, coworkers, and ancillary staff while providing direct PACU care.
Participate in professional practice development, nursing committees, research, policy development and review, and unit improvement projects.
Maintain awareness of current policies and emerging trends and technology.
Provide appropriate age-specific care.
Assist with performance improvement and quality control activities for the department and hospital.
Assist with staff orientation, training, and continuing education.
Follow hospital policies and governing regulations, including Title 22 and JCAHO requirements.
Use Cerner Millennium to place physician orders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.