Acute Care Staff RN - Lead Patient Care & Teamwork

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital seeks a clinically competent registered nurse to provide safe, therapeutic care for acutely ill medical/surgical patients. The RN will plan, implement, and evaluate care using the nursing process, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure high quality patient outcomes while supporting a positive work environment.

The role requires adherence to nursing standards, IV therapy competency, and medication administration proficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Current RN licensure in California is required; ACLS/BLS/NIHSS may be required.
• Basic computer skills are 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

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital seeks a clinically competent registered nurse to provide safe, therapeutic care for acutely ill medical/surgical patients. The RN will plan, implement, and evaluate care using the nursing process, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure high quality patient outcomes while supporting a positive work environment.

The role requires adherence to nursing standards, IV therapy competency, and medication administration proficiency.