RN Staff - ICU/CCU Units - New Graduate RN Residency Program - 12 Hour Days or Nights Based on Availability (Non-Exempt) (Union) (Evergreen)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$44 - $95•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. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN)
0-1 year Must have less than 1 year of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse.
Current knowledge of treatment practices.
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)

Responsibilities

Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.
Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.
Completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition.
Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.
Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions.
Documents expected/projected patient outcomes.
Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.
Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals.
Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals.
Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency.
Acts as patient advocate.
Manages restraint use per policy Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first.
Assures complete MD order per policy.
Ensures MD assessment per policy.
Assures patient monitoring per policy.
Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.
Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment, Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention, Daily flow sheet, Restraint flow sheet, Diabetes flow sheet, Room/unit orientation, Plan of Care, Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care, Uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families, Educational flow sheet, Kardex Care Plan, Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall, MAR, Equipment & Supplies, Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms, Belonging Tracking Form.
Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift.
Completes 12h/24h chart checks.
Provides patient/family education as needed.
Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning.
Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed.
Ensures belongings are sent with patient.
Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines.
Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family.
Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities.
Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime.
Completes shift on time.
Observes regulatory agency requirements.
Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA.
Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with TKA.
Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with spinal surgery.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain isolation precautions, respiratory and nutrition care specific to cystic fibrosis patients.
Demonstrates the ability to manage medications and maintain protective isolation precautions for patients with abdominal organ transplants.
Institutes safety precautions and skin care for patients with hepatic encephalopathy.
Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients.
Demonstrates the ability to manage advanced therapeutic modalities.
Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care.
Accurately identifies patient that fit Core Measure criteria.
Completes Core Measure Documentation.
Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.