Acute Care RN: Leadership in Patient Care & Quality

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Glendale, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team, ensuring safety, recovery and comfort through the nursing process and patient education.

The role collaborates with department leaders, participates in quality improvement, and mentors new staff; requires California RN license and BSN preferred; 1 year acute care experience preferred, with ortho/stroke experience welcome.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Experience in ortho or stroke patient populations preferred.
• California Registered Nurse License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care with the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, education, implementation, evaluation).
• Provide education and advocacy to patients and families.
• Precepting and competency validation for new hires and new procedures; teaching nursing students.
• Coordinating with assigned staff; communicating expectations and improving opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Team leadership

Education

BSN preferred

Graduation from Registered Nurse Program

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC in Glendale, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team, ensuring safety, recovery and comfort through the nursing process and patient education.

The role collaborates with department leaders, participates in quality improvement, and mentors new staff; requires California RN license and BSN preferred; 1 year acute care experience preferred, with ortho/stroke experience welcome.