RN: Acute Care & Critical Care Specialist

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver therapeutic care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes coordination of patient care and education for patients and families in a compassionate hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, California RN license, and at least one year of acute inpatient experience, with excellent communication and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Req Bachelor's Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
• Req 1 year Acute inpatient hospital experience in the United States
• Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.
• Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association *Required for Intensive Care, Step-down, and Telemetry.
• Pref Specialty Certification

Responsibilities

• Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.
• ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition.
• DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
• PLAN Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes.
• INTERVENTION Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals.
• DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms.
• EDUCATION Provides patient/family education as needed.
• TRANSFER & DISCHARGE Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver therapeutic care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes coordination of patient care and education for patients and families in a compassionate hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, California RN license, and at least one year of acute inpatient experience, with excellent communication and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.