Telemetry RN: Acute Care Specialist & Team Player

University of Southern California (USC); Arcadia (AR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a clinically competent registered nurse to provide safe, therapeutic care to acutely ill patients with medical/surgical or maternal child health needs. The RN will work within an interdisciplinary team, perform nursing procedures, and ensure quality patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes adherence to nursing standards, ongoing competency in critical behaviors, and active participation in performance-improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
• Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
• Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• IV competency in IV therapy.
• Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.
• Planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient; care may be delegated to licensed or unlicensed staff as appropriate.
• Participates in organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, and quality activities.
• Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a clinically competent registered nurse to provide safe, therapeutic care to acutely ill patients with medical/surgical or maternal child health needs. The RN will work within an interdisciplinary team, perform nursing procedures, and ensure quality patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes adherence to nursing standards, ongoing competency in critical behaviors, and active participation in performance-improvement activities.