RN Clinical - 8 W Medical ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA Apply online. Current USC employees should apply through the internal portal. Job ID REQ20176866 Duties 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. 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, 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 updates. ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively. Organizes and prioritizes 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, other hazardous waste management, biohazard, medication sharps, HIPAA, OSHA requirements (e.g. no food or drink in clinical areas), JCAHO continuous survey readiness, critical values. Write Down Read Back Follow up telephone order Appropriate Documented Signed, timed and dated Stamped Entered into unit log – maintains safe practice in the work environment. Correct body mechanics Electrical safety Infection control procedures Hand washing MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS (6N): Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with THA, TKA, spinal surgery, cystic fibrosis, abdominal organ transplants and hepatic encephalopathy. MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT/S: Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients, advanced therapeutic modalities, hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT, CVVHD, ventilator care, etc. MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS: Demonstrates ability to manage high‑acuity patients, advanced therapeutic modalities, ventilator care, arterial/CVP lines, etc. MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT: Initiates, performs and terminates dialysis treatments according to policy, reviews orders and labs, informs patient, completes documentation, performs safety checks. MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT: Engages patients in therapeutic interactions, maintains milieu, monitors safety, participates in treatment planning and reporting. BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Demonstrates de‑escalation techniques to prevent restraint/seclusion, applies restraint when appropriate, monitors safety, obtains physician orders, debriefs after incident. QUALITY MEASURES: Accurately identifies patients that fit Core Measure criteria, completes Core Measure Documentation, participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities, relief charge nurse, committees, research, peer‑review publication. Bonus Points: Preceptor, Professional Certification, more than 8 non‑mandatory CEH, USCUH Nurse Week Recognition, Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner, public nursing recognition. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Req. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). Grandfathered if hired prior to 12/2019. Req. 1 year acute inpatient hospital experience as RN. Req. Excellent communication skills – ability to speak, read and write English proficiently. Req. Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions; ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures. 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 – American Heart Association. Req. Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – obtain within 30 days of hire and renew before expiration. Req. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association. Required for IC, Step-down, Telemetry. RNs without prior telemetry or critical care experience must obtain ACLS within 180 days or by end of orientation, whichever is sooner. The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 – $95.00. Job ID REQ20176866 Posted Date 06/18/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Veterans in Healthcare