Registered Nurse - Geropsych - Per Diem 12 Hour Variable Shift (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 159,000; Part time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC Glendale, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse for Geropsych on a per diem 12-hour variable shift within the union. You will support the Chief Nursing Officer, lead the care team, and ensure safe, quality patient care while complying with regulations.

Licensure and certifications are required, with BSN preferred and experience in ortho/stroke valued. Rate ranges from $47.58 to $76.68 per hour; per diem roles offer flexibility and critical care involvement in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Graduation from Registered Nurse Program.
• BSN preferred or will obtain within 5 years.
• 1 year clinical experience in acute care preferred; ortho/stroke experience preferred.
• Two years’ Orthopedic and Medical-Surgical nursing preferred.
• Active California RN license; various certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift.
• Precepting and competency validating new hires and procedures.
• Teaching nursing students and coordinating team communications.
• Maintain patient safety, advocate for patients, and ensure quality care.

Skills

Nursing Experience

Acute Care

Geropsych

Education

RN Program

BSN desirable

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

AB508

Job description

Registered Nurse - Geropsych - Per Diem 12 Hour Variable Shift (Union)

Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

Job ID REQ20177517

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 practicePatient acuity based on patient classification decision-making methodRNs 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 careExecutive FunctionsPlanning:Assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift;Contributes to overall unit planning and improvementDirecting:Precepting and competency validating new hires and to new proceduresTeaching nursing studentsDelegating:As indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAsCoordinating:Assigned teamCommunicatingExpectations 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 ProgramBSN 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.

• 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.

• 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 LicenseCertification 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.

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.

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

Job ID REQ20177517 Posted Date 08/18/2026