RN Staff - 3 FL HEM/ONC/BMT Telemetry - 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.

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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. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy.

Assures 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, Room / unit orientation, Plan of Care, Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care, Uses and provides MICROMEDEX information to patients and families, 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 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.

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 E-mail, Student / New employee / Contract employee.
• ORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities. Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime.

Completes shift on time.

• OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS : National Patient Safety Goals, Patient identifiers, Unapproved abbreviations, Universal Protocol (Procedural Time Out), Hand-Off, Medication Reconciliation, Clinical Alarms, Hazardous waste management, HIPAA, OSHA requirements, JCAHO continuous survey readiness.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS : Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA, TKA, spinal surgery, isolation precautions, respiratory and nutrition care for cystic fibrosis patients, and medications for abdominal organ transplants.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT / S : Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients and advanced therapeutic modalities.
• MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN / TELEMETRY UNITS : Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care.
• QUALITY MEASURES : Accurately identifies patients that fit Core Measure criteria and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT : Participates in professional hospital / nursing activities, Relief Charge Nurse, Nursing committees / councils, Hospital Teams, Unit Based Projects, Research, and Published peer review articles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

• Req Bachelor's degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Req 0-1 year Must have less than 1 year of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Req Current knowledge of treatment practices.
• Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties.

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 and maintained by renewal before expiration date.
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Req Chemotherapy Certification Required within 1 year of hire.

The hourly rate range for this position is $52.24 - $85.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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