Rn Staff - 2ew Surgical Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (non-exempt) (union)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, US
Base: $44.00 - $95.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Complete nursing assessment and care planning
Administer medications and iv therapy safely
Manage high acuity telemetry and icu patients
The Registered Nurse serves as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team providing therapeutic care to patients in a compassionate environment
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse serves as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team providing therapeutic care to patients in a compassionate environment.
Essential duties include conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating nursing diagnoses, developing individualized plans of care, and managing complex patients across surgical, telemetry, and ICU units.
The role requires adherence to strict regulatory standards including National Patient Safety Goals, Universal Protocol, and specific isolation precautions for transplant and infectious disease patients.
Matching Summary
The Registered Nurse serves as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team providing therapeutic care to patients in a compassionate environment.
Salary
Base: $44.00 - $95.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Complete nursing assessment and care planning
Administer medications and IV therapy safely
Manage high acuity telemetry and ICU patients
Perform dialysis treatments according to policy
Utilize advanced therapeutic modalities like ventilators
Maintain regulatory compliance with JCAHO and HIPAA
Nice-to-have
Excellent communication and patient advocacy skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Commitment to excellence in patient care
Participation in professional development activities
Experience as a relief charge nurse or preceptor
Key Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or grandfathered status
1 year acute inpatient hospital experience as RN
Active Registered Nurse license from CA Board of Registered Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) within 30 days of hire