Geropsych RN: Patient Care Leader & Educator

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

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team, ensuring safety, recovery and comfort of patients. You will implement the nursing process, provide education and advocacy, and ensure compliance with CMS, Title 22, and other standards.

Responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating nursing care, precepting new hires, teaching nursing students, and maintaining a healing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Registered Nurse Program.
• BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred).
• California Registered Nurse License is required; certification in clinical specialty or management desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift.
• Precepting and competency validating new hires and new procedures.
• Teaching nursing students.
• Directing assigned staff (RNs, LVNs, CNAs).
• Communicating expectations and reporting improvements through chain of command.

Education

Registered Nurse Program graduate

BSN desired

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team, ensuring safety, recovery and comfort of patients. You will implement the nursing process, provide education and advocacy, and ensure compliance with CMS, Title 22, and other standards.

Responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating nursing care, precepting new hires, teaching nursing students, and maintaining a healing environment.