Critical Care Registered Nurse: Patient Advocate & Educator

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide therapeutic care using the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient and family education, coordination of care, and adherence to institutional policies in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, diagnosis formulation, care planning, medication administration, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Applies the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Educates patients and families to promote understanding and adherence to care plans.
• Maintains accurate documentation and follows policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing assessments at admission, shift changes, and with condition changes.
• Formulates nursing diagnoses and plans of care.
• Administers medications and IV therapy per policy; delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Documents care thoroughly on all forms and flow sheets.
• Provides patient/family education and discharge planning in collaboration with the care team.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and safety standards are followed.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Documentation

Education

RN license

Tools

MICROMEDEX

Job description

University of Southern California is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide therapeutic care using the nursing process within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient and family education, coordination of care, and adherence to institutional policies in a compassionate environment.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, diagnosis formulation, care planning, medication administration, and thorough documentation.