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.

• 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. Ensures complete MD orders per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Ensures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.
• DOCUMENTATION: Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms: Admission Assessment, Pain scale assessment and reassessment before and after intervention, Daily flow sheet, Restraint flow sheet, Diabetes flow sheet, Educational 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. Completes 12h/24h chart checks.
• EDUCATION: Provides patient/family education as needed; room/unit orientation; Plan of Care; identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care; uses MICROMEDEX information for patients and families.
• TRANSFER & DISCHARGE: Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed. Ensures belongings are sent with patient.
• EQUIPMENT: Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacturer guidelines (IV pump, feeding pump, PCA pump, Epidural pump, Sequential compression device, Wound VAC, Heating pad/pump).
• COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family: shift-to-shift report, physician rounds, patient/family interactions, MDP rounds, hand-off reports, facility emails, student/new employee/contract employee.
• ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively; can organize and prioritize responsibilities; takes meals breaks without incurring overtime; completes shift on time.
• OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals, patient identifiers, unapproved abbreviations, Universal Protocol, hand-off, medication reconciliation, clinical alarms, hazardous waste management, biohazard, sharps, HIPAA, OSHA requirements, JCAHO continuous survey readiness, critical values, and related safety practices.
• MANAGEMENT OF CARE: Medical-surgical patients (6N) including total joint replacements, spinal surgery, isolation precautions for cystic fibrosis, organ transplants, hepatic encephalopathy, and related safety practices.
• MANAGEMENT OF CARE IN ICU/S: Manages complex critically ill patients and advanced therapeutic modalities including hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT, intracranial pressure monitoring, and various implants/drains.
• MANAGEMENT OF CARE IN STEP-DOWN/TELEMETRY: Manages high-acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care including post-transplant and post-surgical scenarios and advanced therapeutic modalities.
• MANAGEMENT OF CARE OF DIALYSIS PATIENTS: Initiates, performs and terminates dialysis per policy; reviews orders and labs; documents comprehensively; performs pre-treatment safety checks; coordinates with physicians as needed.
• MANAGEMENT OF CARE OF PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS: Engages patients in therapeutic interactions; maintains therapeutic milieu; assesses and monitors safety; participates in treatment planning; manages contraband and legal status; administers psychotropic medications with proper consent and documentation; follows reporting procedures.
• BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Demonstrates de-escalation; applies restraints when appropriate; monitors safety; ensures physician assessment within required timeframes; conducts debriefings where applicable.
• QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies and documents core measures and participates in data collection and process improvements related to nurse-sensitive quality indicators.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional activities and unit initiatives.
• BONUS POINTS: Preceptorship, certifications, CE credits, awards, and related recognitions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Req Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019.
• Req 1 year acute inpatient hospital experience as RN.
• Req Excellent communication skills in English (speak, read, write).
• Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions; ability to perform duties including blood collection and apheresis per policies and procedures.
• Req Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Req Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.

• Pref Surgical Units: ICU and Telemetry experience.
• Pref Specialty Certification preferred.

• Req Registered Nurse (CA Board of Registered Nursing).
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association).
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) or obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter (LA City only).
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association). Required for Intensive Care, Step-down, Telemetry departments. RNs without prior telemetry/critical care experience must obtain ACLS within 180 days or by end of orientation.

Hourly rate range: $44.00 - 95.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, legal requirements, and market considerations.