Registered Nurse - 5 South Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Glendale, CA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for 5 South Telemetry on the 12-hour night shift. This Union position supports leadership in delivering safe, high-quality patient care within a collaborative team.

The RN will apply the nursing process, educate patients, participate in quality improvement, and mentor staff. A BSN is preferred, and California RN licensure is required by hire; 1 year acute care experience is favored.

Qualifications

• California RN license preferred/required by hire.
• BSN preferred; will obtain within 5 years if not at hire.
• 1 year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver patient care as part of the telemetry team.
• Provide leadership support to the charge nurse and unit staff.
• Precept and mentor nursing staff and students.
• Coordinate patient care across shifts and departments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality initiatives.

Skills

Acute care

Patient assessment

Education

BSN preferred

Registered Nurse Program completion

Job description

Registered Nurse - 5 South Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)

Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

Keck Medicine of USC is a community creating a lasting impact in healthcare, and every team member contributes to a culture built on growth, collaboration, and well‑being – because Together, We Are Limitless. Visit Keck Medicine of USC's Career Site for more information.

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.

Requirements for Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses

• 1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as the ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred.
• 1 year+ IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred.

Requirements for 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees

• Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical‑Surgical nursing preferred.
• Certification in Medical‑Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred.

Required License / Certification

• California Registered Nurse License Certification in clinical specialty or management desired
• Surgery: BLS, ACLS
• PACU/SDS/ GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Cath Lab: BLS, ACLS
• ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire),
• Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)
• ICU/ 5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: 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.

Salary and Benefits

• The hourly rate range for this position is $47.58 to $76.68.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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