Registered Nurse - 4th Floor Med/Surg Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Day Shift (Union)

About the role

As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed); and provides education and advocacy. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV‑GL/NIAHO standards, etc. The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co‑workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes. As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40‑year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world‑class team providing highly‑specialized care, up‑to‑the‑minute research and innovative clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Decision‑making authority: patient care within scope of practice; patient acuity based on patient classification decision‑making method; practice to full extent of legal scope based on education, training and competency; make judgments and decisions about patient care and act on assessments; accountable for providing a healing environment for recovery and safe passage of patients; prevent harm; educate patient about condition and self‑care actions; educate about abnormal findings and when/how to report to caregiver; provide comfort and compassionate care.
• Executive functions:
  • Planning: assists charge nurse with planning delivery of patient care for the shift; contributes to overall unit planning and improvement.
  • Directing: precepting and competency validating new hires and new procedures; teaching nursing students.
  • Delegating: as indicated to other RNs, LVNs, CNAs.
  • Coordinating: assigned team; communicating expectations to assigned staff (interventions; report back; etc.); improvement opportunities; information through chain of command; unusual events; other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum Education: Graduation from Registered Nurse Program; BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred; if applicable – experience treating ortho and stroke patient population preferred. For Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses: 1 year Nursing experience in an acute care setting such as ICU, stepdown, or ER preferred; 1+ year IR, EP, or Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred. For 6th Floor Med/Surg Employees: Two years’ experience with Orthopedic and Medical‑Surgical nursing preferred; Certification in Medical‑Surgical, Orthopedic or other specialty preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Required California Registered Nurse License; Certification in clinical specialty or management desired. Specific certifications by area:
  • Surgery: BLS, ACLS
  • PACU/SDS/GI Lab: BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • Cath Lab: BLS, ACLS
  • ED: BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire)
  • Geropsych: BLS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire)
  • ICU/5S, 4th Telemetry, 6th Med Surg and Float Pool: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire)
• Note: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified. All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $47.58 to $76.68.