Registered Nurse - 6th Floor Med/Surg Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Glendale, California is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the patient care team. The RN supports the Chief Nursing Officer and provides critical patient care, ensuring safety and comfort while fulfilling regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have clinical experience, a California RN License, and pertinent certifications. This role offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $47.58 to $76.68.

Qualifications

• 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• California Registered Nurse License required.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care team under the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Manage efficient services with meaningful outcomes.
• Assist in planning delivery of patient care.

Skills

Clinical experience in acute care

Communication skills

Patient advocacy

Education

Graduation from Registered Nurse Program

BSN preferred

Job description

Role Overview

As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team to provide safety, recovery, and comfort for patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, plan of care, education plan, implementation of interventions, evaluation, and plan revision). The RN also provides education and advocacy while practicing in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, and DNV‑GL/NIAHO standards.

Responsibilities

Supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; collaborates with co‑workers and other departments; manages efficient services with meaningful outcomes.

Decision‑Making Authority

• Patient care within scope of practice
• Patient acuity based on classification method
• Full extent of legal scope of practice based on education, training, and competency
• Judgment and decision on patient care based on assessments
• Accountable for a healing environment, safe passage of patients, prevention of harm, patient education, and reporting of abnormal findings

Executive Functions

• Planning: Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift; contributes to overall unit planning and improvement
• Directing: Precepts new hires, validates competency, and introduces new procedures; teaches nursing students
• Delegating: Delegates to other RNs, LVNs, CNAs as indicated
• Coordinating: Coordinates assigned team and communicates expectations to staff regarding interventions and reporting
• Improvement: Reports improvement opportunities, communicates through chain of command, and addresses unusual events
• Other Duties: As assigned

Education and Experience

• Graduation from Registered Nurse Program
• BSN desired; if not upon hire, must obtain within 5 years (preferred)
• 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred; experience in treating orthopaedic and stroke populations preferred

Specialized Nursing Programs

Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses

• 1 year nursing experience in an acute care setting (ICU, step‑down, or ER) preferred
• 1+ year IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred

6th Floor Med/Surg Employees

• Two years’ experience with orthopaedic and medical‑surgical nursing preferred
• Certification in medical‑surgical, orthopaedic or other specialty preferred

Required License / Certification

• California Registered Nurse License
• Certification in clinical specialty or management desired
• Additional certifications:
  • 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

Compensation

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