Acute Care RN Leader & Patient-Care Educator

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 135,005,000 - 220,416,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (Keck Medicine) seeks a Registered Nurse to support leadership in patient care, safety and advocacy across hospital units. The role emphasizes nursing process, education, and collaboration with the care team to deliver high-quality, compliant care.

The RN will work with unit leadership to plan, implement and evaluate care plans, ensuring timely escalation and teaching for patients and families within an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Registered Nurse program; BSN preferred (if not upon hire, may obtain within 5 years).
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred; ortho and stroke experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team and ensuring safety, recovery and comfort.
• Implement the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, plan of care, interventions and evaluation.
• Educate patients and families, and advocate for high-quality care across units.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

RN program graduation

BSN preferred

Job description

University of Southern California (Keck Medicine) seeks a Registered Nurse to support leadership in patient care, safety and advocacy across hospital units. The role emphasizes nursing process, education, and collaboration with the care team to deliver high-quality, compliant care.

The RN will work with unit leadership to plan, implement and evaluate care plans, ensuring timely escalation and teaching for patients and families within an acute care setting.