Staff RN - Surgery - Full Time 12 Hours Days (6:00 AM to 6:30PM)

Job Title

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients.

Essential Job Functions and Core Responsibilities

Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.

Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.

Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.

Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.

IV competency in IV therapy.

Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.

Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.

Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.

Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.

Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.

Job Requirements

Education

Minimum (Required): Associate degree in nursing

Preferred (Not required): Bachelor's degree in nursing

Work Experience

Minimum (Required): Possess basic computer skills

Preferred (Not required): A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required): A current RN licensure in the State of California is required. ACLS certification required when appropriate. BLS certification required

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $49.86 - $76.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital 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