RN Per Diem: Day Shift (8H)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California (USC) Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital in Los Angeles seeks a Registered Nurse to provide therapeutic care using the nursing process. You will coordinate patient care and education in a compassionate, evidence-based setting, supporting patients and families throughout hospital stays and transitions to home or ambulatory care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning with physicians, ensuring continuity of care, administering

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills including speaking, reading and writing English proficiently.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions; ability to perform duties per policies and procedures.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine actual or potential problems.
• Assist in formulating plan of care with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Facilitate continuity of care during hospital stay and transitions to home or ambulatory care.
• Advocate for patients and families using nursing process and problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with legal/ethical standards in patient care.
• Administer medications and perform procedures as ordered by physician.
• Provide age-appropriate care and education to patients and families.
• Contribute to patient education materials and resources.
• Direct patients to internal/external resources as needed.
• Maintain professional ethics and prevent equipment loss or misuse.
• Prioritize assignments and collaborate with care teams; float to other areas as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Clinical nursing knowledge

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

The University of Southern California (USC) Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital in Los Angeles seeks a Registered Nurse to provide therapeutic care using the nursing process. You will coordinate patient care and education in a compassionate, evidence-based setting, supporting patients and families throughout hospital stays and transitions to home or ambulatory care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning with physicians, ensuring continuity of care, administering