Night Shift RN — 12-Hour Acute Care Expert

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver therapeutic care using the nursing process within a collaborative inpatient setting at Keck Hospital. You will coordinate patient education, assessments, and plans of care in partnership with physicians, case managers, and families.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, and safety compliance, while also supporting discharge planning and patient advocacy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• 1 year acute inpatient hospital RN experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and English proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to provide therapeutic care and coordinate patient care and education.
• Administers medications and IV therapy per policy and monitors patient status.
• Documents assessments, plans, interventions, and evaluations; collaborates with the care team and case manager.
• Ensures safety, HIPAA compliance, and regulatory requirements; participates in discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Education

BSN degree

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

The University of Southern California seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver therapeutic care using the nursing process within a collaborative inpatient setting at Keck Hospital. You will coordinate patient education, assessments, and plans of care in partnership with physicians, case managers, and families.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documentation, and safety compliance, while also supporting discharge planning and patient advocacy in a fast-paced environment.