RN Clinical (Cardiac) - Surgery - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 65,174 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in California is looking for a Registered Nurse to join its interdisciplinary healthcare team. The nurse will provide therapeutic care, perform patient assessments, and manage medications. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and have at least one year of acute inpatient experience. Required licenses include RN and BLS certifications. The role offers an hourly rate ranging from $47.31 to $100.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year acute inpatient hospital experience as RN.
• Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care.
• Documents all patient assessments and care plans.
• Administers medication and IV therapy per policy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Knowledge of medical procedures

Ability to perform patient assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

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. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.
• DIAGNOSIS: Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
• PLAN: Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.
• INTERVENTION: Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others\' scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy. Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Ensures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.
• DOCUMENTATION: Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms as listed (Admission Assessment, Pain scale assessment and reassessment, Daily flow sheet, Restraint flow sheet, Diabetes flow sheet, Educational flow sheet, Kardex, Care Plan, Risk Assessment & Reassessment upon Fall, MAR, Equipment & Supplies, Intra and Inter Facility Transfer Forms, Belonging Tracking Form). Ensures orders are transcribed and signed off prior to the end of the shift. Completes 12h/24h chart checks.
• EDUCATION: Provides patient/family education as needed; room/unit orientation; Plan of Care; identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care; uses MICROMEDEX information to patients and families.
• TRANSFER & DISCHARGE: Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.
• EQUIPMENT: Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacture guidelines (IV pump, feeding pump, PCA pump, Epidural pump, sequential compression device, Wound VAC, heating pad/pump).
• COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: shift-to-shift report, physician rounds, patient/family interactions, MDP rounds, hand-off reports, facility email, student/new employee/contract employee.
• ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively; able to organize and prioritize responsibilities; takes meal breaks without incurring overtime; completes shift on time.
• REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals, patient identifiers, universal protocol, hand-off procedures, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, hazardous waste management, biohazard/sharps, HIPAA/OSHA requirements, JCAHO readiness, critical values writing and documentation, proper body mechanics, infection control, hand washing.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS: Includes practice with THA, TKA, spinal surgery, isolation precautions, medications, hepatic encephalopathy care, and related safety practices.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S: Manages complex critically ill patients and advanced therapeutic modalities, including hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT, ventriculostomy, ICP monitoring, VADs, and other critical care equipment.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS: Manages high acuity patients with specialized monitoring and care, including ventilator care and invasive lines.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT: Initiates and monitors dialysis per policy; ensures documentation and safety checks; communicates plans with physicians.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT: Engages patients in therapy, maintains therapeutic milieu, monitors safety, and participates in treatment planning.
• BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Applies de-escalation techniques; uses restraints when appropriate with physician oversight and documentation; conducts post-incident debriefing.
• QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies and documents core measures and participates in data collection and process improvement related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional activities, committees, hospital teams, and unit-based projects.
• BONUS POINTS: Preceptor, professional certification, CE credits, recognition programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Req Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Req 1 year acute inpatient hospital experience as RN.
• Req Excellent communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions, including blood collection and apheresis procedures, per policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pref ICU and/or Telemetry experience.
• Pref Certified Perioperative Registered Nurse (CNOR).

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) — if no card, must obtain within 30 days of hire
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association

Hourly rate range: $47.31 - $100.00. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education/training, skills, internal equity, laws, contractual stipulations, funding, and market considerations.