Registered Nurse - 5 North Med/Surg - Full Time 12 Hour Day Shift (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support the Chief Nursing Officer and lead the patient care team in the safety, recovery, and comfort of patients within a high-acuity acute care setting.

The role requires a California RN License, BSN preferred, and current BLS/ACLS with NIHSS training within 30 days of hire. This position emphasizes education, advocacy, and continuous quality improvement within USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• If applicable – ortho and stroke patient population experience preferred.
• California RN License required.
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS within 30 days of hire.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery of patient care for the shift and unit improvement.
• Precepting and competency validation of new hires and procedures.
• Directing, coordinating and communicating expectations to staff.
• Provide education and advocacy to patients and families.
• Perform nursing assessments, develop plans of care, implement interventions and evaluate outcomes.
• Support quality improvement and department growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Acute care experience

Patient assessment

Education

B.S.N. preferred

California RN License

Job description

As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed); and provides education and advocacy. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.

The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.

Decision‑making authority: Patient care within the scope of practice; Patient acuity based on patient classification decision‑making method.

RNs are expected to practice to the full extent of his/her legal scope of practice based on education, training and competency. RNs are expected to make judgments and decisions about patient care and to act on the assessments performed.

RNs are accountable for providing a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients through their episode of care in the hospital; for prevention of harm; for educating the patient about their condition and implementation of self‑care actions; of educating about abnormal findings and when and how to report to their care‑giver; for providing comfort and compassionate care.

Executive Functions

• Planning: Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift; Contributes to overall unit planning and improvement
• Directing: Precepting and competency validating new hires and to new procedures; Teaching nursing students
• Delegating: As indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAs
• Coordinating: Assigned team
• Communicating: Expectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.); Improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

Graduation from Registered Nurse Program. BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred).

Minimum Experience/Knowledge

1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred. If applicable - experience in treating ortho and stroke patient population preferred.

Required License/Certification

• California Registered Nurse License
• Certification in clinical specialty or management desired
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified.
• All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40‑year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC‑VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world‑class team providing highly‑specialized care, up‑to‑the‑minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $47.58 to $76.68. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for