RN - Clinical - Pre/Post Op (HC3) - Full Time 12 Hour Rotating (Non-Exempt) (Union)

C018 University of Southern California- HS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California’s Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for diverse patient populations. The role emphasizes coordination of patient care and family education within Perioperative Services.

Under supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Director, you will implement the nursing process, support quality initiatives, and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019.
• 1 year PACU or 1 year in high acuity ICU prior to application.
• Excellent communication skills in English (read, write, speak).
• Knowledge of medical procedures and ability to perform duties including blood collection and apheresis.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care to patients using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care and education for patients and families.
• Assist in orientation, training, and continuing education for staff.
• Act as patient advocate and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN license (CA)

BLS CPR

ACLS

PALS

Education

BSN

Tools

Cerner Millennium

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Departmental Specific Summary

He/she demonstrates professionalism through communication, education and participation as a team member. He/she works under the supervision of the RN Clinical Coordinator and/or Clinical Director of Perioperative Services.

Essential Duties

Bonus Points:

• Preceptor (5)
• Professional Certification (5)
• More than 8 Non-mandatory CEH (3)
• USCUH Nurse Week Recognition (5)
• Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner (1)
• Public nursing recognition (3)

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The PACU Registered Nurse (RN) manages a variety of complex patient populations by utilizing methodical and evidence-based scientific practice standards. The PACU RN manages the patient by maintaining physiological and behavioral functions, as well as, providing psychological and sociological support to the patient and family during the recovery process. The priority of the PACU RN is toward improvement and/or maintenance of the patient’s pre-surgical state. Consistently transfers scientific knowledge in applying the nursing process. Formulates care plan for direct and indirect care. Performs skills essential to nursing action to be taken. Explains health treatment and teaches client and family. Delegates tasks to others based on scope of practice, preparation and capability. Evaluates effectiveness of care and modifies plan, observes modifications and interprets information. Acts as patient advocate by initiating action to advanced plan of care. Initiates and supports change decisions. Participates in the development of professional practice, i.e., nursing committees, research, policy development/review, unit based improvement projects (internal and external). Demonstrates knowledge about current policies and shares awareness about new trends/technology. Provides appropriate age-specific care to patients. Utilizes the six core steps (data collection, data assessment and nursing diagnosis, plans, implements, evaluates and patient teaching) to manage the patient’s condition. Collaborates with surgeon, co-workers and other ancillary staff while providing direct care to the PACU patient. Utilizes policies and procedures to support the RN’s scope of practice. Assists in establishing and maintaining performance improvement and quality control activities to support the department, as well as, the hospital. Assists in providing orientation, training and continuing education for the staff. Adheres to governing regulations such as hospital policies, Title 22 and JCAHO. Competent in utilizing Cerner Millenium to place physician orders. Is a team player and possesses a positive attitude. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
• 1 year Prior PACU experience or one year in a high acuity Intensive Care setting immediately prior to application.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• 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.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Pref Critical Care Nursing Certificate - CCRN (AACN) CCRN or CPAN preferred

Employer Information

Keck Hospital of USC Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this position is $45.76 - 98.80 USD.

Equal Opportunity

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. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. 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 AppendixD for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821‑8100, or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university‑based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world‑class research and state‑of‑the‑art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world‑class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings.