RN Clinical - 5 S Cardiopulmonary ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

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, and 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 a patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy and attempts alternative non‑restraint measures first. Assures completion of MD orders and assessments per policy and monitors patients 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. Orders are transcribed and signed off before shift end. 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 and 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; Biohazard; Medication Sharps; HIPAA; OSHA requirements; 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; Correct body mechanics; Electrical safety; Infection Control Procedures; Hand Washing. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) (Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019) 1 year Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN in the United States Proficiency in English (speak, read, write) Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow, and perform duties, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations, and procedures Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision Preferred Qualifications Specialty Certification Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing); Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association; Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) (must be obtained within 30 days if not already held) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association (required for Intensive Care, Step‑down, Telemetry; RNs without prior telemetry/critical‑care experience must obtain ACLS within 180 days or by end of orientation) Equal Opportunity Employer USC is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records among other considerations. USC provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California