RN Clinical - Recovery Room (PACU) - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptor

Professional Certification

CE credits

Nurse Week Recognition

Monthly Spirit Award

Public nursing recognition

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to manage complex patient populations after surgery, using evidence-based practice and nursing processes. You will uphold patient safety, comfort, and informed consent while collaborating with surgeons and care teams.

The role requires a BSN and an active California RN license, with strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• 1 year PACU or high-acuity ICU experience required.
• Excellent English communication skills required.
• Knowledge of medical procedures including blood collection and apheresis procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of complex patient populations in the PACU.
• Maintain patient physiological and behavioral support during recovery.
• Explain health treatments and teach patients and families.
• Delegate tasks based on scope and capability; monitor outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Independent worker

Education

BSN

Tools

Cerner Millennium

Job description

Essential Duties

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief Charge Nurse Nursing committees/councils Hospital Teams Unit Based Projects Research Published peer review article Performs other related duties as assigned.

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)

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.

Required Qualifications

• Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
• Req 1 year Prior PACU experience or one year in a high acuity Intensive Care setting immediately prior to application
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pref Critical Care Nursing Certificate - CCRN (AACN) CCRN or CPAN preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req 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)
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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