Acute Care RN — Team Leader & Patient Advocate

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Hospital is seeking a clinically competent registered nurse to deliver safe, therapeutic care for acutely ill medical/surgical patients. The RN applies the nursing process across assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

In this role you will adhere to nursing standards, participate in performance improvement activities, and support unit goals with a professional, patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing (minimum)
• Current RN licensure in the State of California
• ACLS certification required when appropriate
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
• Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
• Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• IV competency in IV therapy.
• Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.
• Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.

Skills

IV therapy

Medication administration

Nursing standards

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in nursing

RN licensure (California)

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Hospital is seeking a clinically competent registered nurse to deliver safe, therapeutic care for acutely ill medical/surgical patients. The RN applies the nursing process across assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

In this role you will adhere to nursing standards, participate in performance improvement activities, and support unit goals with a professional, patient-centered approach.