RN Clinical - 8 E Pulmonary Medicine 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. Responsibilities Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals. Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process. Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition; completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily. Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses. Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions, documents expected/projected patient outcomes, and reviews/revises/updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes. 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, and ensures MD order per policy; ensures MD assessment and patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift. Maintains complete and correct documentation 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; transcribes and signs off orders prior to the end of the shift; completes 12h/24h chart checks. 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. Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning; ensures all transfer paperwork is completed and belongings are sent with patient. 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. 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. Manages time effectively, organizes and prioritizes responsibilities, takes meal breaks without incurring overtime, and 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, JCAHO continuous survey readiness, correct body mechanics, electrical safety, infection control procedures, hand washing. Manages the care of medical‑surgical patients (e.g., THA, TKA, spinal surgery, cystic fibrosis, abdominal organ transplants, hepatic encephalopathy). Manages the care of patients in the intensive care unit/step‑down/telemetry units, including advanced therapeutic modalities (hemodynamic monitoring, CRRT, CVVHD, ventilator care, arterial/CVP lines, ventricular assist devices, balloon pumps, lumbar drains). Initiates, performs and terminates dialysis treatments according to policy, reviews orders and labs, informs patient, performs safety checks and machine maintenance, and coordinates treatment orders. Engages psychiatric patients in therapeutic interactions, maintains therapeutic milieu, assesses and monitors patient safety (contraband assessment, contraband logs), administers psychotropic medications after consent and documentation, participates in treatment planning, and reports to Department of Mental Health. Demonstrates de‑escalation techniques to prevent behavioral restraint; applies restraint/seclusion when appropriate; continuously monitors patients for safety, ensures physician assessment, obtains orders, notifies Manager, and completes debriefing. Participates in quality measures—accurately identifies patients that fit Core Measure criteria, completes Core Measure Documentation, and participates in data collection and process improvements related to Nurse Sensitive Quality Indicators. Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities, relief charge nurse duties, nursing committees/councils, hospital teams, unit‑based projects, research, and publishes peer‑review articles. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019. One year Acute inpatient hospital experience as RN in the United States. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently. Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and 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. Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision. Preferred Qualifications Specialty Certification. Professional Certifications: Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing), Basic Life Support (BLS) – Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association, Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) (must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration). Bonus Points: Preceptor (5), Professional Certification (5), More than 8 Non‑mandatory CEH (3), USC Nurse Week Recognition (5), Monthly Hospital or Unit Spirit Award Winner (1), Public nursing recognition (3). Performs other related duties as assigned. EEO Statement 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 in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, with due consideration for patient and student safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California