Staff RN - Critical Care Unit - Full Time 12 Hours Days (7:00AM to 7:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California • Arcadia, CA

1d • $50 - $77

About The Position

A clinically competent, registered professional nurse who uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe, therapeutic care for patients. The role serves acutely ill patients with medical/surgical diagnoses or maternal-child health needs and provides nursing care to patients with complex, multisystem needs. The Staff RN works as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams, carries out established nursing procedures, and contributes to the forward movement of the unit and organization. The position requires effective verbal and non-verbal communication to support customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

The RN plans, directs, implements, and evaluates each patient's care. Care may be delegated or assigned to other staff within the limits of their licensure, certification, competency, and applicable regulations; the RN directs care provided by LVNs, CNAs, nursing students, and logistics technicians. The RN adheres to nursing practice standards, maintains competency in assigned critical behaviors and IV therapy, and demonstrates medication-administration competency and knowledge. The role reports to the unit Manager and/or department Director.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Basic computer skills.
• Current RN licensure in the State of California.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Current RN experience in the specific service or department.
• Current RN experience in the assigned area of nursing.
• One year of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, implement, and evaluate care for each patient using the nursing process.
• Direct care provided by LVNs, CNAs, nursing students, and logistics technicians, and delegate or assign nursing care as permitted by staff qualifications and regulations.
• Adhere to identified nursing standards of practice and maintain competence in critical behaviors for the assigned area.
• Demonstrate IV therapy competency and medication-administration competency and knowledge before administering medications.
• Participate in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Demonstrate the IRAISE values in professional and patient-care interactions.
• Promote unity and teamwork among coworkers and maintain positive working relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, Director, or Clinical Lead RN.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree