RN Clinical - 8W Medical ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)
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.
Essential Duties:
- 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.
- DOCUMENTATION: Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment, Pain scale assessment, Daily flow sheet, Restraint flow sheet, Diabetes 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.
- EDUCATION: Provides patient/family education as needed, identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care, and uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families.
- TRANSFER & DISCHARGE: Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed.
- EQUIPMENT: Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacturer guidelines.
- COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family.
- ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities.
- OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Maintains safe practice in the work environment.
- MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS: Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with various conditions.
- MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients.
- MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS: Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care.
- MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT: Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments according to policy.
- MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT: Engages patients in therapeutic interactions and maintains therapeutic milieu.
- BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Demonstrates de-escalation techniques and ensures physician assessment of patient within required timeframes.
- QUALITY MEASURES: Completes Core Measure Documentation and identifies and participates in data collection related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities.
- Performs other related 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 Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN.
- 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.
- Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
- Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pref Specialty Certification
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.
- Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
The hourly rate range for this position is $52.24 - $85.69.
USC is a smoke-free environment.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.
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